Recipe time again. This one i pulled off the internet (Annie's Eats) and then made a few "regional" adjustments. This is an excellent recipe, the only thing is that it makes a HUGE batch. When i make these, i cook what i need for the meal, lay the rest of the egg rolls out on a cookie sheet to freeze, then transfer to baggies. Remaining filling is very good cooked in scrambled eggs or omelettes, a nice change of pace cooked in rice or potatoes, and even works well thrown on a salad.
Original recipe is in black, my adjustments in blue.
The Hard Way
Southwest Egg Rolls
2 c frozen corn, thawed 1can, drained
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained 1can ranch style black beans, sauce & all
1 pkg (10 0z) frozen spinach, thaw and drain well
2 c shredded Mexican cheese blend only 2 c?, and we are not prejudiced regarding country of origin, but blends are nice
1 (4oz) can diced green chiles, drained or juicy
4 green onions, chopped 1 small yellow onion, diced
1 t cumin
1/2 t chili powder and a touch of chipoltle powder, to taste
1 t salt omit
1/2 t pepper not even close, dump it in until it looks right
1/4 t cayenne am big on cayenne these days for immune system strengthening, am slipping as much as possible into everything i can, so taste test it an get it has hot as you can stand it
1 pkg egg roll wrappers 2 pkgs or lots of extra filling
mess of finely chopped cilantro (another herb i am trying to use as much as possible for the health benefits)
a couple of cups of shredded meat, because at my house, if meat isn't involved, it was merely an appetizer. This is a good use for leftovers, or the dark meats from a roasted chicken.
Combine all ingredients and roll in wrappers. Bake at 425, 15 min, turn halfway. PUULEEEASE!!!!! This recipe was OBVIOUSLY put together by a Yankee. You have already gone to all that time and expense...life is SHORT.....FRY those bad boys!!! You won't be sorry. Serve with salsa (only? definitely a Yankee) and sour cream, guac, pico.
The other nite i was desperate for something to put on the table quickly, and happened to have a package of egg roll wrappers in the fridge. I had also recently purchased a bag of frozen "seasoned corn and black beans," that had all the onions, bells, etc., because it looked like something fun to experiment with. I combined the following ingredients, and it made a much more reasonable volume of filling, filling and wrappers came out exactly even. It wasn't as good as the recipe above, but they were certainly acceptable for "on the fly." Didn't have any leftovers, anyway. But that could have been because we were all starving.....
The Easy Way
Shortcut Southwest Egg Rolls
1 pkg seasoned corn and black beans
1 pkg chopped spinach, thaw and drain well
1 can chopped green chilies
shredded cheese
shredded meat
cilantro, finely chopped
cumin
chili powders
cayenne
pepper
Combine and roll in egg roll wrappers. Bake or fry. But you know how i feel about that. Dinner in 30 minutes or less. You're welcome.
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