Avocado Bean Dip AND Southwest Egg Rolls

Happy Friday!! You get a bonus one today cuz I missed a day this month. These would both be great at a tailgate party (I LOVE football and football parties!!!!):

Avocado Bean Dip

1 can cannellini beans*, rinsed and drained
1 med. avocado, peeled and cubed
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
3 T. lime juice
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. chipotle hot pepper sauce
1/4 t. Sea salt*
1/4 t. ground cumin
Round White Corn Tortilla Chips*

In a food processor, combine the first nine ingredients, cover, process until smooth. Serve with chips.

Southwest Egg Rolls

1 cup baby spinach, chopped
2 T. finely chopped red onion
2 T. finely chopped sweet red pepper
1 jalapeno pepper (I will harvest one off my plant on my balcony "farm"), seeded and minced
1 T. canola oil
1/2 cup frozen corn (use grilled corn if you can find it - WAY good flavor - I found a bag at Safeway)
1/4 cup low sodium* black beans, drained and rinsed
1/8 t. Sea salt*
Dash cayenne pepper
Dash ground cumin
3/4 cup shredded 4 Mexican cheeses
4 oz. cream cheese - room temp.
30 wonton wrappers
Cooking Spray
Pickled jalapeno slices*
Sour Cream*

In a large skillet, saute the spinach, onion, red pepper and jalapeno in oil until tender. Stir in the corn, beans and seasoings; heat through. Remove from heat. Stir in shredded cheese and cream cheese until melted. Position a wonton wrapper with one point toward you (keep remaining wrappers under a damp paper towel until ready to use). Place 2 t. filling in the center or wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides towards center over filling. Roll towards the remaining point. Moisten top corner with water to seal. Repeat with rest of wrappers. Place in  a 15" by 10" by 1" baking pan coated with cooking spray; lightly coat tops with additional cooking spray (I use Olive Oil Cooking Spray). Bake at 425  for 8-10 mins. or until golden brown, turning once. Garnish the plate with pickled jalapeno slices and a side of sour cream.

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Have FUN - it's Friday!!!!

Love,

MM