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Crispy southwest egg roll dipped into creamy ranch dressing, showing the vegetable filling inside.

Southwest Egg Rolls


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Description

These Southwest Egg Rolls are golden and crunchy on the outside, warm and boldly seasoned on the inside, and completely at home next to a bowl of creamy Ranch.


Ingredients

1 medium onion, diced (white, yellow, or sweet)

1 medium bell pepper, diced (red, orange, or yellow)

10 ounces frozen chopped spinach (no need to thaw)

15 ounces black beans, drained and rinsed

8 ounces corn (frozen or canned)

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon garlic granules or garlic powder

1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar or granulated sugar

1/2 teaspoon paprika (regular or smoked)

1/4 teaspoon dried dill

16 ounces egg roll wrappers (about 6 x 6.5 inches)

Avocado oil spray or neutral oil, for pan-frying


Instructions

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and bell pepper and cook for about 8 minutes stirring occasionally until the vegetables are tender and lightly golden. If they start to stick, add a small splash of water or broth. 

  2. Add the frozen chopped spinach directly to the pan. Cook, stirring frequently, until thawed and most of the moisture has cooked off, about 8–10 minutes.

  3. Stir in the corn and black beans.

  4. Add the chili powder, cumin, salt, garlic, sugar, paprika, and dill. Stir well until everything is evenly combined, then remove from heat.

  5. Lay out an egg roll wrapper on a clean surface with one corner pointing toward you. Scoop about 2 tablespoons of filling into the center.

  6. Lightly dampen the edges of the wrapper with water. Fold the bottom corner up over the filling, fold the sides inward, then roll tightly into a cylinder. Press gently to seal and set seam-side down. Repeat with remaining wrappers.

  7. Heat a nonstick skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly coat with oil (I used an avocado oil spray).

  8. Place a few egg rolls seam-side down in the pan, leaving space between them. Cook in batches, about 1½–2 minutes per side, turning carefully until golden and crispy on all sides.

  9. Transfer cooked egg rolls to a cooling rack to prevent sogginess. Repeat with remaining egg rolls, adding more oil as needed.

  10. Serve warm, sliced in half on the diagonal if desired, with ranch for dipping.

Notes

Don’t overfill the wrappers. About 2 tablespoons of filling per egg roll is perfect. Overfilling makes them harder to seal and more likely to split in the pan.
Cook off the moisture. Make sure most of the liquid from the spinach has cooked out before rolling. A drier filling = crispier egg rolls.
Oil matters here. Most of my recipes are oil-free, but a light spray or small amount of oil gives these the best golden, crispy texture.
Avoid overcrowding the pan. Cooking 5–6 egg rolls at a time allows them to brown evenly without steaming.
Best reheated in the oven. For leftovers, skip the microwave and reheat at 350°F until hot and crisp again.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer, Dinner
  • Method: Stove Top
  • Cuisine: Southwest / Tex-Mex