Ingredients
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- 8 oz chicken breast (cooked and shredded)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup black beans (canned, rinsed, and drained)
- 1/2 cup corn (canned or thawed frozen)
- 1/4 cup red bell pepper (diced)
- 1/4 cup green onions (diced)
- 1 jalapeño pepper (diced)
- 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro (chopped)
- 1/3 cup frozen spinach (thawed and chopped)
- 3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 3/4 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 cup Monterey Jack cheese (shredded)
- 10-12 egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
- For the ranch avocado dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup ranch
- 1 medium ripe avocado (mashed)
- 2 tablespoons buttermilk
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Prepare the filling: heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced red bell pepper, green onions, and jalapeño; sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Stir in black beans, corn, and thawed spinach; cook for 2 minutes more. Season with ground cumin, chili powder, cayenne, and salt. Fold in shredded chicken and remove from heat. Stir in chopped cilantro and let cool slightly.
- Add cheese and assemble: once the filling is warm, mix in the Monterey Jack cheese. Place a wrapper on a clean surface in a diamond orientation. Spoon about 3 tablespoons of filling near the lower corner. Fold the bottom edge over the filling, fold the sides in snugly, then roll to seal. Dab the final edge with water to secure. Repeat with remaining wrappers.
- Fry the egg rolls: pour oil into a heavy-bottomed pan to a depth of about 1/2 inch and heat to 350°F (175°C). Fry 2–3 egg rolls at a time for 2–3 minutes per side until evenly golden and crisp. Drain on a wire rack to preserve crunch. Keep finished rolls warm in a low oven.
- Make the dipping sauce: mash the avocado until smooth, then stir in ranch, buttermilk, chopped cilantro, lime juice, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder. Chill briefly to let flavors meld.
- Plate and serve: halve egg rolls on a diagonal and arrange them on a warm plate with a small puddle of avocado ranch alongside.
Notes
Keep a small bowl of water nearby to seal edges cleanly while assembling. Fry in batches to maintain oil temperature for optimal crunch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 eggroll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg