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Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl

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Southwestern Egg Roll in a Bowl
Prep 5 minutes
Cook 15 minutes
Total 20 minutes
Recipe Makes (Approximate): 4 servings

Ingredients

Egg roll in a bowl

  • 1 pound chicken breast (cut into very small pieces)
  • 4 teaspoons oil (divided)
  • salt
  • 4 green onions (sliced thinly, divided into white and dark green parts)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 bag coleslaw mix
  • ½ teaspoon cumin (See Notes for seasoning variation)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder (See Notes for seasoning variation)
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder (See Notes for seasoning variation)
  • ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, See Notes for seasoning variation)
  • ½ teaspoon salt (See Notes for seasoning variation)
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 cup black beans
  • 1 cup corn kernels
  • 2 cups spinach (chopped)
  • 1 red bell pepper (chopped)
  • 1 lime (halved)

Garnish

  • 1 avocado (sliced)
  • green onions sliced (sliced, extra from above)
  • tortilla strips
  • cilantro (chopped)

Ranch dressing

  • ½ cup ranch dressing
  • ¼ avocado ( peeled and pitted)
  • salt (pinch)

Instructions

  • Heat 2 teaspoons oil in skillet. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned on all sides. Transfer to plate.
  • Heat other 2 teaspoons oil and add onion, garlic, bell pepper. Cook until onion becomes translucent (about 5 minutes).
  • Add coleslaw mix, spinach, beans, soy sauce, corn, and seasoning. Cook until coleslaw is softened. Add chicken and stir well. Squeeze juice of 1/2 lime over and toss.
  • Blend ranch and avocado. Drizzle over. Top with remaining sliced avocado, tortilla strips, and sliced jalapenos if desired. Serve with more lime juice

Recipe Notes

  • Seasoning variation: Substitute 1 1/2 tablespoon taco seasoning for cumin, chili powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, and salt in egg roll mixture.
  • Vegetarian: Substitute chicken with plant-based chicken substitute, faux beef crumbles, or tofu. Can also be left out entirely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate)

Calories: 567calProtein: 34gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 82mgSodium: 1391mgPotassium: 1379mgTotal Carbs: 38gFiber: 14gSugar: 8gNet Carbs: 24gVitamin A: 3083IUVitamin C: 100mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 4mg
Recipe By: Cheryl Malik
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