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    Vegan Southwest Egg Rolls

    Published: Jun 3, 2020 · Modified: Sep 15, 2022 by Larisha Bernard · This post may contain affiliate links · 11 Comments

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    These vegan southwest egg rolls are perfect for appetizers or a meal and can be customized for ingredients you have on hand. Pair it with vegan nacho cheese for a delicious combo!

    A Vegan southwest egg roll halved.

    These vegan southwest egg rolls are a copycat version of Chili’s southwest egg rolls.

    It would be awesome if there were versions at the restaurant that were vegan; however, whenever we crave something that we can no longer eat, we just make a vegan version.

    Crazily enough, it usually ends up better

    These vegan southwest egg rolls are easy to make and perfect for whether you want them for an appetizer, lunch, or a dinner meal.

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    A hand dipping a vegan southwest egg roll in vegan cheese sauce.

    What ingredients do I need to make vegan southwest egg rolls?

    Full ingredient amounts listed below in the printable recipe card

    • vegan chicken strips
    • black beans 
    • corn 
    • red bell pepper
    • sweet onion
    • garlic
    • green onions
    • spinach
    • cilantro 
    • taco seasoning
    • jalapeno, optional
    • vegan cheese
    • vegan egg roll wrappers
    A plate of vegan southwest egg rolls and vegan nacho cheese sauce.
    Vegan southwest egg rolls stacked on a plate.

    Can I make vegan southwest egg rolls Top 8 Allergen Free?

    The ingredients that may contain allergens are the vegan chicken, vegan cheese, and vegan egg roll wrappers.

    Make sure that you choose a vegan cheese that is suitable to your allergens. Take a look at some of our favorite vegan cheeses and what allergens they have.

    We have not seen a gluten free egg roll wrapper, but you could try baking in a gluten free tortilla for a different option.

    As far as the vegan chicken, it usually has soy and/or wheat. You could swap with walnut taco meat if not nut allergies or honestly just omit all together.

    A hand dipping a vegan southwest egg roll in sauce.

    How long are vegan southwest egg rolls good for?

    They will last for 3-5 days in the fridge in an air tight container. However, they will not be as crispy. You can heat them up in the oven to bring back some of the crispiness.

    A hand holding a vegan southwest egg roll over sauce.

    Can vegan southwest egg rolls be frozen?

    Yes. After you make the mixture, let it cool completely and then make all your eggrolls. Place them on a baking sheet and flash freeze for 15 minutes.

    Then, you can put then in an air tight container or freezer bag for up to 3 months.

    vegan apple pie egg rolls stacked on a wooden board.

    WHAT ARE OTHER VEGAN DINNER IDEAS I SHOULD TRY?

    First, if you like eggrolls, make sure to try out our easy vegan egg rolls and a must try, our 2 ingredient vegan apple pie eggrolls.

    But, you may be wondering what other delicious vegan meal ideas you should try.  We’ve rounded up a few that we love ourselves and think you will too!

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    5 from 8 votes

    Vegan Southwest Egg Roll

    These vegan southwest egg rolls are perfect for appetizers or a meal and can be customized for ingredients you have on hand. Pair it with vegan nacho cheese for a delicious combo!
    Prep Time5 minutes mins
    Cook Time10 minutes mins
    Cooling Time10 minutes mins
    Total Time25 minutes mins
    Course: Appetizer, Main Course
    Cuisine: American
    Servings: 15 egg rolls
    Calories: 197kcal
    Author: Larisha Bernard

    Ingredients

    • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil (sub for vegetable stock if oil free)
    • 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
    • ½ cup sweet onion, chopped
    • ¼ jalapeno, minced, Optional (more to taste heat wise)
    • 5 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 ½ cups vegan chicken strips, frozen
    • 2 tablespoon taco seasoning
    • 1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup corn, drained and rinsed
    • 1 cup spinach, roughly chopped
    • ⅛ cup cilantro, chopped
    • 2 cups vegan cheese
    • 15 vegan egg roll wrappers
    • water
    • 1 qt vegetable oil, baked option below

    Dip Ideas

    • Vegan Nacho Cheese
    • Vegan Avocado Dip

    Instructions

    • Chop your vegetables.
    • In a large skillet, add your oil and heat over medium.
    • Add in the chopped onions, bell peppers, and jalapeno if adding. Let saute for 2 minutes.
    • Add in the vegan chicken strips and garlic. Cook for 3 minutes.
    • The vegan chicken should start to soften. Chop with spatula into bite size pieces.
    • Sprinkle taco seasoning over mixture and stir to combine.
    • Add black beans, corn, spinach, and cilantro. Cook for 3-4 minutes until spinach has wilted.
    • Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
      *Do not add hot mixture to egg roll wrappers.
    • Heat up a deep fryer or a skillet with at least an inch of oil to 425 degrees F.
    • Add 2 tbsps of mixture of the bottom of an egg roll wrapper (See package, most have clear instructions). Add some vegan cheese over the top (1-2 tablespoons) each.
    • Use water to run along the outside edges to seal while rolling.
    • Roll up the wrapper according to the package.
    • Repeat until mixture is gone.
    • Deep fry for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown If using a skillet to fry, cook 2-3 on each side or until golden brown on both sides.
      If oil free, baked at 425 degrees for 15-20 minutes or until the outside has started becoming golden brown. Can do this same process in an air fryer
    • Remove and let cool before serving. Serve with optional dips above.

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    Notes

    *See post for notes about Top 8 Allergy Free variation
    **Nutritional facts are just estimates. Please utilize your own brand nutritional values to double check against our estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1roll | Calories: 197kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 348mg | Potassium: 132mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 569IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Donna

      November 10, 2022 at 12:49 pm

      Thank you for mentioning that we can use chickpeas instead of the vegan chicken strips. I’ll try that. Actually, I plan on making all these egg rolls.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        December 02, 2022 at 9:23 pm

        I hope you enjoy them!

        Reply
    2. Jay

      July 07, 2021 at 1:36 pm

      5 stars
      Southwestern Egg Rolls have been a thing of mine for like – EVER. A neighborhood restaurant used to server them about 15 years ago .

      I made these and have to say they are absolutely delish! I air fried a few of them and froze the rest. I need to experiment with the right settings. The flavor is good but the cooking is not spot on yet but it will be…

      Thanks for another delicious recipte.

      Now about that barbeque “ribs” recipe…IJS

      Reply
    3. Dominick

      April 17, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      5 stars
      5/5. Me and my wife absolutely loved it. Thanks so much for sharing.

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        April 19, 2021 at 2:37 pm

        Thrilled to hear that! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we appreciate it so much

        Reply
    4. Alice Toth

      February 11, 2021 at 9:53 pm

      5 stars
      WOW! These were so good! My husband took one bite and said, “Oh yeah!”. Proud wife moment! Super simple to make and very flavorful. I used frozen roasted corn and a mix of vegan cheddar and mozzarella shreds because I didn’t have enough cheddar. I made a chipotle cashew crema instead of the dipping sauce in the recipe and also served with guacamole. Will definitely make again!!!!

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 24, 2021 at 2:41 pm

        We’re so excited to hear that it was a hit! Love your dipping idea! Thanks for taking time to leave a review, we really appreciate that. Have a great week!

        Reply
    5. Adam

      February 07, 2021 at 4:38 pm

      5 stars
      I’m assuming I add the vegan cheese after the mixture cooled off?

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        February 25, 2021 at 9:29 am

        Yes that’s correct

        Reply
    6. Jay

      September 08, 2020 at 6:39 pm

      5 stars
      I forgot the cheese, oh my!! I can still add cheese and steam for a little bit so it will melt.
      I made the Southwestern egg rolls and the flavor does not disappoint.
      I don’t know how you do it but keep making these delicious dishes

      Reply
      • LarishaBernard

        September 10, 2020 at 6:52 am

        Thanks so much Jay! We really appreciate you taking time to let us know you liked the recipe. Have a great week.

        Reply

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