"White meat chipotle chicken, corn, black beans, bell peppers and onions"
Clearly we're going for a spanish theme here. Lean Cuisine was a little stereotypical here. Fajita-style. I mean really?! They are a more 'diet-friendly' answer to the taquito, less guilt but still the same shameful flavor.
Basic Nutrition Facts:
Calories: 200
Fat: 7g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Carbohydrates: 20g
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Preferred Beverage: Cheap tequila and an excessive amount of margarita mix.
Proper Attire: Sombrero paired with a poncho (If a poncho is not available
substitute with a snuggie)
Cinema: ¡Three Amigos! For obvious reasons.
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Yes there's two servings and even directions to heating both of them at the same time, thank-god! There were also three 'spring rolls' in each serving so six total. One serving was actually quite filling (but maybe it was the pumpkin spice latte I had pre-consumption). After opening the box and dumping the contents like a child on Christmas I tore apart one of the packages and instantly noticed the smell.
I'm not going to lie here. They smelled like shit. Absolutely horrible; maybe the smell helps to weaken the ravenous appetite... touché Nestlé. Still I was set on stuffing my face. So I placed them in the 'crisping sleeve' and microwaved for two and a half minutes. When a minute was left they started smoking or something; no, it's not smoke which initially scared the shit out of me.
They didn't take long to cool enough so they wouldn't singe your mouth but long enough to pour a few shots or dawn that poncho. The spring rolls tasted exactly as described fajita-style. It was like an Asian decided they were going to make a Mexican appetizer but stopped short when their stereotypical imagination couldn't conceive any ideas past the 'spring roll'. I could foresee them as a quick snack when you're 'on the go' not as an actual appetizer.
Put more 'Mexican' in it and call it a 'healthy alternative to a taquito'. They weren't terrible; but not nearly as orgasmic as the artichoke dip. It felt pushed and overly stereotypical; like they couldn't afford an actual Mexican to part some of their culinary wisdom on the recipe. Overall opt for the more shame-inducing taquitos or venture forth to a more spanish themed dish from Lean Cuisine as I have yet to try them. I know Amy's enchiladas are almost to die for, just sayin'. Then again, the 'point' of these 'Spring Rolls' may be been entirely lost on me.
(Side note; the 'Crisping Tray' was, in fact, shit and the 'spring rolls' were a little moist and not crispy)
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