Name: Crispy Mexican 'Spring Rolls'
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Ingredients: 1 cup black beans (canned, drained); 1/2 cup corn (canned, drained); 2 tbsp cilantro (chopped); 1/2 cup salsa; 1/2 red onion (finely diced); 1 jalepeno (finely diced optional); 1 tsp chipotle powder (or 1 tbsp adobo); 1 avocado (cubed); 1 chicken breast (cooked and diced in small pieces); 1/2 cup cheddar (shredded, or mexican blend cheese); 1 lime (juice); 1 package phyllo pastry (frozen, then thawed); vegetable oil (for brushing phyllo); salt and pepper (to taste)

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These 'spring rolls' are a great idea for an easy Mexican appetizer. Using phyllo dough to make these super crunchy, tasty mini chimichangas makes them super easy to handle. Dip them in salsa and sour cream, and spice up any party with this great Mexican appetizer idea.

Crispy Mexican 'Spring Rolls'

These 'spring rolls' are a great idea for an easy Mexican appetizer. Using phyllo dough to make these super crunchy, tasty mini chimichangas makes them super easy to handle.

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Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

Total Time: 45 minutes

Servings: Servings

Calories: 319kcal

Author: Ben Rayl

Ingredients

1 cup black beans - canned, drained
½ cup corn - canned, drained
2 tablespoon cilantro - chopped
½ cup salsa
½ red onion - finely diced
1 jalepeno - finely diced optional
1 teaspoon chipotle powder - or 1 tablespoon adobo
1 avocado - cubed
1 chicken breast - cooked and diced in small pieces
½ cup cheddar - shredded, or mexican blend cheese
1 lime - juice
1 package phyllo pastry - frozen, then thawed
vegetable oil - for brushing phyllo
salt and pepper - to taste

Instructions

Pre heat the oven to 400 F (200 C).
In a medium bowl, mix all ingredients (black beans through cheese) together well, then squeeze the lime over the mixture, generously salt and pepper and stir thoroughly.
Place a piece of phyllo on your counter and cut it in half.
Generously brush oil over the pastry, then roll up each short side about 4 or 5 times.
Place about ⅓ cup of black bean mixture in the center, then tightly roll up the spring roll, making sure the seam is on the bottom.
Move the roll to a baking sheet covered with baking paper and repeat until all the filling and/or pastry is used up.
Generously brush all the rolls with vegetable oil, and bake until golden brown and crispy, about 20 - 30 minutes.
Serve with salsa and sour cream (creme fraiche).