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    Southwest Egg Rolls

    Published: Apr 27, 2023 by Kathy Carmichael · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    These delicious vegan Southwest egg rolls are a party in your mouth! Each egg roll is filled with lentil taco meat and veggies and cooked to a golden brown. This Southwest egg roll recipe is served with southwest dipping sauce.

    Southwest egg roll recipe on a plate served with limes, cilantro, or southwest dressing.

    Sometimes, I like to serve appetizers for dinner. It's a fun way to enjoy a variety of bite-sized appetizers, tasting various recipes in a party-type atmosphere. Today, I made vegan Southwest egg rolls. This Southwest egg roll recipe is served with southwest dipping sauce or green chili sauce. I cut the egg rolls in half for easy dipping.

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    • Southwest Egg Roll Ingredients
    • Southwest Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions
    • How to Make Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls
    • How to Cook the Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls
    • Dipping Suggestions
    • Recipe FAQs
    • Tips
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    Whether you serve these Southwest egg rolls as an appetizer or dinner, the whole family loves these delicious egg rolls.

    Southwest Egg Roll Ingredients

    Recipe ingredients: Egg roll wrappers, lentil taco meat, red bell peppers, black beans, cilantro, corn, carrots, green onions, jalapeno, and Tajin seasoning.
    • Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers: Despite the name, egg roll wrappers do not always contain eggs; Nasoya changed their recipe and now makes vegan egg roll wrappers. And they are oil-free!
    • Lentil Taco Meat: I made lentil tacos last week, so I froze 1 cup of lentil taco meat to make these vegan Southwest egg roll recipes this week. But if you don't have leftovers, use the substitution provided below.
    • Red Bell Peppers: Red bell peppers are beautiful in color and sweet.
    • Jalapenos: Whenever working with jalapenos, remove the seeds and the veins, and wear gloves so as not to transfer burns to your hands, skin, or eyes.
    • Cilantro: Cilantro adds a freshness to the mixture and a garnish.
    • Corn: I used leftover grilled corn on the cob, but canned or frozen corn work well.
    • Carrots: Shredded carrots add texture as well as sweetness to the mix.
    • Green Onions: Regarding flavor, scallions have the sharp, somewhat-spicy, peppery flavor that white and yellow onions produce. This makes them a nice substitute for small amounts of chopped onions in a pinch.
    • Tajin Seasoning: Tajin Seasoning is a unique blend of 100% natural chili peppers, lime, and sea salt.

    Southwest Egg Roll Ingredient Substitutions

    • Choose flour tortillas instead of egg roll wrappers, or use wonton wrappers in a muffin pan for bite-sized Southwest egg rolls.
    • Try cooked lentils mixed with 1 Tablespoon of taco seasoning.
    • Baby bell peppers are an excellent substitute for red bell peppers. They come in a variety of colors, and they are as sweet as red bell peppers.
    • Serrano peppers are similar to jalapeno peppers.
    • If you don't like cilantro, skip it.
    • Although I used fresh corn on the cob, canned or frozen cooked corn works as well.
    • Any parsnip works to replace carrots, or try cabbage.
    • Red onions, or spring onions substitute green onions in this southwest egg roll recipe.
    • Chili powder or chili seasoning is a substitute for Tajin seasoning.

    How to Make Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls

    Egg roll filling in a bowl on the table with a spoon in it.

    First, add all the ingredients, except the egg roll wrappers and Tajin Seasoning, and stir to combine.

    Filling in the center of a wrapper on the table with a bowl full of filling.

    Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with the corner facing upwards. Add 2 Tablespoons of Southwest filling.

    I am filling the wrappers with filling.

    Then, bring the two corners from each side together.

    I am folding the egg roll like an envelope on the counter.

    Next, fold the bottom section into the two folded corners, resembling an envelope.

    A rolled egg roll on the table.

    Roll from the bottom up to the top point, tucking the ingredients inside the egg roll wrapper.

    How to Cook the Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls

    To cook the egg rolls, choose between air-frying and baking. Obviously, it's quicker to air-fry, but not everyone has an air fryer, so baking is another option. Regardless of which method, it doesn't take long to cook these delicious egg rolls.

    Air-Frying

    Egg rolls on an air -frying pan on the counter.
    • Preheat the air-fryer to 325 degrees.
    • Place the egg rolls on the air-fryer pan in a single layer.
    • Brush each egg roll with a little water or lime juice.
    • Sprinkle with Tajin Seasoning.
    • Cook for 7 minutes; turn the egg rolls over and cook for another 7 minutes.
    • Remove from the air-fryer and cut in halves, or serve whole.
    Egg rolls sprinkled with Tajin Seasoning on an air-frying pan.

    Baking

    Egg rolls on a prepared baking sheet with a silicone baking mat on the table.
    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
    • Prepare a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
    • Put the egg rolls on the baking sheet with a bit of space between each egg roll.
    • Using a pastry brush, brush each egg roll with a little water or lime juice and sprinkle with Tajin Seasoning.
    • Baked for 30 minutes, turning the egg rolls over half way through baking.
    Vegan southwest egg rolls on a plate cut in half served with a lime and southwest dipping sauce.

    Dipping Suggestions

    Southwest dipping sauce ina bowl with a spoon in the bowl.

    I love dipping sauces, so I have several suggestions for dipping the Southwest egg rolls. I chose Vegan Southwest Dressing, but I love Green Chili Sauce with these bite-sized treats! It depends on what kind of flavors you are looking for.

    Other ideas for dipping include salsa, vegan sour cream, vegan nacho cheese sauce, tomatillo salsa, mango salsa, or fruit salsa.

    Southwest egg roll recipe on a plate served with southwest dipping sauce.

    Recipe FAQs

    What is the difference between an egg roll and a spring roll?

    Spring rolls are wrapped in a dough made of flour and water and then baked, while summer rolls are wrapped in a translucent rice wrapper and served cold.

    Can you substitute tortillas for egg roll wrappers?

    Yes, small tortillas substitute egg roll wrappers.

    Are wonton wrappers the same as egg roll wrapper?

    Wonton wrappers are the same as egg roll wrappers, but wonton wrappers are smaller than egg roll wrappers.

    Tips

    • Keep the egg roll wrappers inside the package while making the Southwest egg rolls. Use one wrap at a time to keep the wrappers moist and prevents them from drying out.
    • You do not need to cook the filling, as it will cook inside the egg rolls; however, if you opt for the lentils instead of the lentil taco meat, cook them first or use canned or steamed lentils.
    • Do not overfill the egg roll wrappers; keep it to 2 Tablespoons and no more, so the filling doesn't seep out of the wrappers onto the pan.
    • Wait for the cooked egg rolls to cool down completely before you store them in a refrigerator or freezer.
    • Once the cooked egg rolls have cooled down, wrap them with cling film tightly. Place the wrapped egg rolls in a plastic bag and freeze.
    • Reheat the egg rolls in the oven or air-fry again without thawing.
    • You can also make and assemble the egg rolls without air-frying or baking them and freeze them immediately. Place each egg roll in a single layer in a large gallon-size Ziploc freezer-safe bag as they are made.

    Try these vegan Southwest egg rolls for an appetizer or a fun tapas dinner. You'll love this Southwest egg roll recipe.

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    📖 Recipe

    Southwest Egg Rolls

    Kathy Carmichael
    These delicious vegan Southwest egg rolls are a party in your mouth! Each egg roll is filled with lentil taco meat and veggies and cooked to a golden brown. This Southwest egg roll recipe is served with southwest dipping sauce.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Course Entrees, Small Bites
    Cuisine Mexican
    Calories 246 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound Nasoya Vegan Egg Roll Wrappers (20 wrappers per package)
    • 1 cup lentil taco meat Or, 1 cup cooked lentils mixed with 1 Tablespoon chili powder or taco seasoning
    • 1 cup canned black beans Drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn
    • 1 cup red bell peppers diced
    • 1 cup shredded carrots
    • ¼ cup Cilantro chopped
    • ½ cup green onions diced
    • 1 jalapeno deseeded, deveined, and diced

    Sauce Options (Choose One)

    • 1 cup Southwest Dressing
    • 1 cup Green Chili Sauce

    Instructions
     

    Southwest Egg Roll Filling

    • Add all the ingredients to a bowl except the egg roll wrappers and Tajin seasoning.
    • Stir the ingredients together.

    Assembling the Egg Rolls

    • Place an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface with a corner facing upward.
    • Add 2 Tablespoons of egg roll filling into the center of the egg roll wrapper.
    • Fold the 2 side corners of the egg roll wrapper across the filling and join the corners in the center.
    • Now, fold the bottom of the egg roll wrapper upwards to the joining corners in the middle.
    • Roll the egg roll upwards toward the upper corner.
    • Repeat for all 20 egg rolls.
    • Brush the tops of each egg roll with water or lime juice and sprinkle with Tajin seasoning.

    Cooking Options

      Air-Frying

      • Preheat the air-fryer to 325 degrees.
      • Place the rolled egg rolls on an air-fryer pan in a single layer, not touching each other.
      • Cook for 7 minutes.
      • Turn the egg rolls over and cook another 7 minutes.
      • Serve with desired sauce and garnish with cilantro.

      Baking

      • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees.
      • Prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
      • Place the egg rolls in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
      • Cook for 30 minutes, flipping the egg rolls over after 15 minutes.
      • Serve with desired sauce and garnish with cilantro.

      Dipping Options

      • Serve with 1 cup of desired dipping sauce.

      Notes

      • Keep the egg roll wrappers inside the package while making the Southwest egg rolls. Use one wrap at a time to keep the wrappers moist and prevents them from drying out.
      • You do not need to cook the filling, as it will cook inside the egg rolls; however, if you opt for the lentils instead of the lentil taco meat, cook them first or use canned or steamed lentils.
      • Do not overfill the egg roll wrappers; keep it to 2 Tablespoons and no more, so the filling doesn't seep out of the wrappers onto the pan.
      • Wait for the cooked egg rolls to cool down completely before you store them in a refrigerator or freezer.
      • Once the cooked egg rolls have cooled down, wrap them with cling film tightly. Place the wrapped egg rolls in a plastic bag and freeze.
      • Reheat the egg rolls in the oven or air-fry again without thawing.
      • You can also make and assemble the egg rolls without air-frying or baking them and freeze them immediately. Place each egg roll in a single layer in a large gallon-size Ziploc freezer-safe bag as they are made.

      Nutrition

      Serving: 10gCalories: 246kcalCarbohydrates: 127gProtein: 37gFat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 471mgPotassium: 2514mgFiber: 40gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 27396IUVitamin C: 241mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 12mg
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      Kathy Carmichael

      Hi! My name is Kathy, I am a retired high school English teacher & vegan enthusiast and blogger. My entire blog is fully plant-based vegan. I truly believe what we eat & how we live determines our health & the preservation of our planet! 🙂

      www.kathysvegankitchen.com/about-me/

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      1. Jane

        April 27, 2023 at 10:21 am

        This sounds delicious. Unfamiliar with Tijan seasoning, so will check that out. The calorie count seems extremely high. Maybe I don't understand a serving size. Does the recipe make 20?

        Reply
        • Kathy Carmichael

          April 27, 2023 at 3:18 pm

          Hi Jane, thanks for pointing that out. The calorie calculator was for the whole recipe rather than a serving. I fixed it. A serving size is 2 egg rolls, and the recipe makes 20 egg rolls.

          Reply
      2. Steven Sorrell

        April 27, 2023 at 6:12 am

        Hey Kathy...the Tajin seasoning is not listed as an ingredient in the recipe card...how much do we use?

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        • Kathy Carmichael

          April 27, 2023 at 3:20 pm

          Hi Steven, sprinkle the seasoning on the top of the egg rolls after you brush them with water or lime juice.

          Reply

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