Ingredients
– 1 tablespoon avocado oil
– ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper
– ½ cup finely diced red onion
– 2 minced garlic cloves
– 1 teaspoon kosher salt
– ½ teaspoon pepper
– 1 tablespoon chili powder
– ½ teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 can (15 ounces) drained and rinsed black beans
– 1 cup frozen corn
– 1 cup small-diced rotisserie chicken
– 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
– 1 tablespoon hot sauce
– 4 cups baby spinach
– ½ cup low sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese
– ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
– Burrito-sized flour tortillas
– ¼ cup avocado oil for frying
– ¾ cup ranch dressing
– ½ an avocado
– 1 tablespoon lime juice
Instructions
1-Saute the base: Heat 1 tablespoon avocado oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add ½ cup finely diced red bell pepper, ½ cup finely diced red onion, and 2 minced garlic cloves. Saute 3-4 minutes until softened.
2-Toast spices: Stir in 1 teaspoon kosher salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, 1 tablespoon chili powder, and ½ teaspoon ground cumin. Cook 1 more minute.
3-Add fillings: Mix in 1 can (15 ounces) drained and rinsed black beans, 1 cup frozen corn, 1 cup small-diced rotisserie chicken, 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, and 1 tablespoon hot sauce.
4-Wilt spinach: Add 4 cups baby spinach, cook 2-3 minutes until wilted.
5-Thicken: Pour in ½ cup low sodium chicken broth, stir, and cook 2-3 minutes until slightly thick.
6-Finish filling: Remove from heat. Stir in 1 cup shredded pepper jack cheese and ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro. Cool slightly.
7-Assemble: Place ⅓ cup filling in center of each burrito-sized flour tortilla. Fold sides, roll tightly like a burrito.
8-Fry: Heat remaining ¼ cup avocado oil in skillet. Fry seam-side down until golden, 1-2 minutes per side, turning edges. Drain on paper towels.
9-Oven Method for Healthier Rolls Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Brush sheet pan with avocado oil, place rolls seam-side down, brush tops. Bake 12 minutes for golden crust.
10-Make the dip: Blend ¾ cup ranch dressing, ½ avocado, 1 tablespoon lime juice smooth. Serve warm rolls with dip. First time? Don't overfill to avoid bursting.
Last Step:
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🌡️ Warm tortillas before rolling to prevent cracking and ensure they’re pliable for tight wrapping
💧 If filling seems too wet, cook a few extra minutes to evaporate excess liquid and prevent soggy egg rolls
🧀 Add extra cheese inside and use it to help seal the rolls when frying for better texture and flavor
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Southwestern
- Diet: None
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 239
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 635mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 31mg
