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South Western Egg Roll

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/south-western-egg-roll/

Ingredients

The filling

  • 1 pound chicken breast
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons minced green onion
  • 2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
  • cup frozen corn
  • ½ cup canned black beans, drained and rinsed
  • ¼ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
  • 2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon granulated garlic
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¾ cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
  • 7-9 pieces 8-inch tortillas or egg roll wrappers

Avocado Sauce

  • 2 large avocados
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons squeezed juice from lemons
  • ¼-½ cup ranch dressing (optional)
  • to taste salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Season the chicken breast with salt and pepper, then grill or fry until cooked through.
  2. Let the chicken rest before cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
  3. In a skillet, heat oil and sauté onions, garlic, and bell pepper until soft.
  4. Add beans, corn, and spinach to the skillet and heat through.
  5. Stir in the chicken and spices, mixing everything well before removing from heat.
  6. Add cheese to the mixture and stir until melted.
  7. Place a few tablespoons of the filling in the center of each tortilla or wrapper, then roll and seal.
  8. Heat oil in a skillet for frying and cook the rolls until golden brown.
  9. Alternatively, bake the rolls on a sheet, brushing with oil and poking holes, at 400°F for 18-20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
4-5
Calories
368
Total fat
19g
Total carbohydrates
40g
Total protein
12g
Sodium
552mg
Cholesterol
20mg

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