Chips and Guac Egg Rolls are the ultimate food mashup recipe

Why have to choose between two favorite appetizers when there is the Chips and Guac Egg Rolls recipe brings those two favorites food dishes together. While not exactly a new fusion food, the recipe captures the ingenuity and creativity that many home cooks crave in the kitchen. Are you ready to make bring together some food in perfect harmony?

Sometimes cooking creativity can be found in unlikely combinations. While many people love chips and guac, it isn’t often served with a side of egg rolls. And, the opposite is often true. Even though avocados might have their own bowl sitting next to that banana hammock, sometimes that fruit needs a different vehicle than another piece of toast.

Recently, the Potash Twins, the talented jazz musicians and popular food TV stars, partnered with Gardein to showcase some creative plant-based recipes. Having grown up as vegetarians, the brothers are excited with all the newer plant-based food choices that are available. After having limited options of tofu and bean burgers for far too long, now the grocery shelves are filled with tasty choices.

Looking specifically at the Gardein brand, the company offers a plethora of plant-based food options. Beyond the typical fare, choices like a plant-based fish and plant-based beefless tips prove that these meat alternatives are as satisfying as the traditional options.

Ready to make the Chips and Guac Egg Rolls recipe?

During a recent cooking demo, the Potash Twins shared their recipe for Chip and Guac Egg Rolls. Using the Gardein Beefless Tips as the protein, this simple recipe could be the next dinner option for meatless Monday, Taco Tuesday or any day of the week.

In addition to the guac and Gardein, the recipe includes Street Corn. That ingredient boosts the flavor of the whole recipe. While the corn itself is sweet, the punch of the jalapenos adds that spice for balance. Even the touch of texture makes each bite more enjoyable.

While the complete recipe is available on the Ready Set Eat website, the ingredients are as follows:

Chips and Guac Egg Rolls recipe ingredients:

Street Corn Salsa

• 1 jalapeno pepper, finely diced
• 1 cup Corn, cooked and refrigerated
• 2 ounces vegan Cotija cheese
• 1 lime
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• kosher salt, to taste

Guac:

• 3 large ripe avocados
• kosher salt
• 1/2 small red onion
• 1 lime

Egg Rolls:

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 pkg (9 oz each) Gardein® Home Style Beefless Tips
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 16 egg roll wrappers (7 inch square)
• 1/2 cup water, for binding

Basically, the street corn, guacamole and Gardein Beefless Tips are combined into the egg roll wrappers. After carefully rolling and securing the egg roll, it is toasted in a skillet. Again, the complete method can be found online.

While this option uses egg roll wrappers, tortillas can be a substitute, too. Also, if you prefer a softer texture, it does not have to be crisped in a pan.

Overall, this recipe proves that plant-based food is flavorful and satisfying. More importantly, it lends itself to creative cooking. Even if there is an ardent carnivore in the house, consider serving this dish and see the response at the dinner table. It will likely be a positive one.

What is your favorite plant-based food recipe? Are you excited to try the Chips and Guac Egg Rolls?