Sunday, April 19, 2009

Healthy Egg Rolls!

I love egg rolls, but I'll be honest, the thought of the deep fried greasy soaked dough just doesn't appeal to me anymore.....so I started popping them in the oven and was surprised at how good they are and how much healthier. 
 
This was last night's dinner, unfortunately since I have a stomach bug, I didn't get to eat any, how sad....but the kids and the hubby said they were delicious. Here's how I make mine: 

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Chicken Egg Rolls
 
1 package cooked chicken (cut into bite size pieces) 
Coleslaw 
1 medium onion (finely diced) 
salt and pepper to taste 
garlic powder 
soy sauce 
egg roll wrappers 
 
 
In a frying pan add about 2 tablespoons of olive oil and heat slightly. Add the coleslaw, onion and garlic . Cook until crisp tender, add the chicken and the soy sauce to taste.... and the salt and pepper. 
 
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Spray a cookie sheet with non stick spray.... On an egg roll wrapper, place about a tablespoon or a little more of the filling in the middle 
 
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Fold the bottom corner over and then each side, moisten the edges of the last flap with some water and then fold over. 
 
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Place seam side down on the baking sheet, spray lightly with some more non stick spray 
 
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and bake at 400 degrees for about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. 
 
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9 comments:

  1. Those sound delish!
    My whole family is very into egg rolls-this sounds easy enough for me.

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  2. Oh MY!!!! This is the best idea ever!! I lOVE egg rolls and have never even thought to bake them...duh! Not only will they be better for me and my crew...but WAY easier too! And I can do BIG batches all at once.... woOT!! and COOLNESS =) Thank you!

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  3. I love this! I am really trying to cook more healthy foods, so this will be great!

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  4. What a perfect recipe !!! Thanks for posting this... Mrs.B

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  6. I was so inspired by this recipe. I love egg rolls but always thought that making them at home would be too hard. You can see my variation on your recipe here:
    http://www.madeupfood.com/semi-homemade-eggrolls/

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  7. hey lady I am doing your egg rolls this week on Friday and preparing my shopping list for the morning---?? though about the bagged coleslaw--do you prepare the cole slaw with the dressing it comes with of just use the veggies and toss the dressing? Thnx

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  8. I don't normally eat egg rolls due to my issues with the textures of foods and not eating anything if I don't know what's in it. THESE I would definitely give a try! Thanks!

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  9. These sound awesome. I am making these tonight for dinner & looking forward to an easy healthy weeknight meal! :)

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