Hawaiian Egg Rolls

As an avid cook, I am constantly trying to come up with recipes for leftovers. This one gives a whole new twist to extra ham. My two children think these egg rolls are wonderful, and they freeze well. I thaw as many as needed and bake them.

Hawaiian Egg Rolls

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 7 egg rolls.

Ingredients

  • 10 fresh spinach leaves, julienned
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1/2 pound fully cooked ham, coarsely ground (about 2 cups)
  • 4 water chestnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons chopped green onion
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 7 egg roll wrappers
  • Canola oil for frying
  • Sweet-and-sour sauce

Instructions

  • 1.
    In a large saucepan, saute spinach and ginger in olive oil for 1-2 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the ham, water chestnuts, pineapple, green onion and soy sauce. Stir in the spinach mixture. 
  • 2. Place 3 tablespoons ham mixture in the center of each egg roll wrapper. Fold bottom corner over filling; fold sides over filling toward center. Moisten remaining corner with water; roll up tightly to seal.
  • 3. In an electric skillet, heat 1 in. of canola oil to 375°. Fry egg rolls until golden brown, about 2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Serve with sweet-sour sauce.

Nutrition Facts

1 egg roll: 311 calories, 20g fat (4g saturated fat), 21mg cholesterol, 743mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.