Southwestern Egg Rolls  

Posted by ReelTym

Southwestern Egg Rolls
2 tablespoons vegetable
1 skinless, boneless chicken breast half
2 tablespoons minced green onion
2 tablespoons minced red bell pepper
1/3 cup frozen corn kernels
¼ cup black beans, rinsed and drained
2 tablespoons diced jalapeno peppers
1/2 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/3 teaspoon salt
1 pinch ground cayenne Pepper
3/4 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1 package (15-20) egg roll wrappers
quart oil for frying

Rub 1 tablespoon vegetable oil over chicken breast. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook chicken approximately 5 minutes per side, until meat is no longer pink and juices run clear. Remove from heat and set aside.
Heat remaining 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in green onion and red pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until tender.

Dice chicken and mix into the pan with onion and red pepper. Mix in corn, black beans, jalapeno peppers, parsley, cumin, chili powder, salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir 5 minutes, until well blended and tender. Remove from heat and stir in Monterey Jack cheese so that it melts.

Place 1 heaping tablespoon of filling in a line down the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold in the sides, and roll egg rolls; secure with a toothpick (like a pin.)

In a large heavy skillet, heat enough vegetable oil to cover egg rolls over medium-high heat. Working in batches, carefully place egg rolls in hot oil, and cook until golden brown. Remove to paper towels. Discard toothpicks, cut each egg roll in half on the diagonal. Serve with Cafe Rio Dressing.

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