Thanksgiving Egg Rolls

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound ground turkey
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 teaspoon ground sage
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 egg roll wrappers
• 1 egg, beaten
• Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

10 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey, onion, celery, and carrots. Cook until the turkey is browned and the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
2. Stir in the sage, thyme, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute more.
3. Remove the filling from the skillet and let cool slightly.
4. Lay an egg roll wrapper on a flat surface. Place 1/4 cup of the filling in the center of the wrapper.
5. Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling. Roll up the wrapper tightly, starting from the bottom corner.
6. Brush the edges of the wrapper with the beaten egg.
7. Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
8. Fry the egg rolls in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy, about 2 minutes per side.
9. Drain the egg rolls on paper towels.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 10 grams
• Carbohydrates: 30 grams
• Protein: 20 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Crispy and flavorful
• Perfect for a Thanksgiving appetizer or main course
• Can be made ahead of time and reheated

User Comments:

• "These egg rolls were a hit at our Thanksgiving dinner. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them."
• "I love that this recipe uses turkey instead of chicken. It gives the egg rolls a more flavorful taste."
• "These egg rolls are a great way to use up leftover Thanksgiving turkey."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Be sure to fry the egg rolls in hot oil so that they get crispy.
• If you don't have egg roll wrappers, you can use wonton wrappers instead.
• Serve the egg rolls with your favorite dipping sauce.