Healthy Southwest Egg Rolls
Delicious and crispy egg rolls filled with black beans, corn, and vibrant veggies—perfect for a snack or light meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cooked black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 cup corn kernels, fresh or frozen
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1/2 cup red onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Egg roll wrappers
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Combine the filling by mixing black beans, corn, bell pepper, red onion, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Prepare the egg roll wrapper by placing about 2 tablespoons of the filling in the center.
- Roll it up by folding the sides over the filling and rolling tightly to secure the filling inside.
- Heat the oil in a frying pan over medium heat until hot.
- Fry the egg rolls for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain the egg rolls on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
For added crunch, serve with zesty dipping sauces like salsa or guacamole. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 0mg