TEX-MEX EGG ROLLS WITH CREAMY CILANTRO DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions, using 1 teaspoon salt.
• Cool completely.
• If using soyrizo, there is no need to brown it.
• If using real meat, now is when you would brown it.
• If using meatless patties or crumbles, you would want to heat them.
• Stir together rice,"sausage", black beans, and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl.
• Spoon about 1/3 cup rice mixture in center of each egg roll wrapper.
• Fold top corner of wrapper over filling, tucking tip of corner under filling; fold left and right corners over filling.
• Lightly brush remaining corner with egg; tightly roll filled end toward the remaining corner, and gently press to seal.
• Pour oil into heavy Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees F.
• Fry egg rolls, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden.
• Drain on wire rack over paper towels.
• Serve with Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce.
• Garnish, if desired.
• Creamy Cilantro Dipping Sauce: Process first 5 ingredients in a food processor until smooth.
• Garnish, if desired.
• To freeze: Assemble egg rolls as directed through step 9. Place on a baking sheet and freeze until firm. Transfer to a freezer bag, seal, label and freeze.
• To serve: Thaw in fridge or microwave to thaw for about 3 minutes. Fry as directed.
• Note: For a beautiful presentation, cut top from 1 large red bell pepper, reserving top; remove and discard seeds and membrane, leaving pepper intact.
• Arrange bell pepper on a serving plate, and fill with sauce.