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Mexican Spring Rolls

May 2, 2011 by Lindsay 33 Comments

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This week we’re focusing on simple dinners. 1) Because they’ve become a necessity in my life and 2) Because they’re awesome.

In case you haven’t looked at the calendar lately, it’s already May! You know what that means? Cinco de Mayo is coming up! I thought I should whip up a Mexican-inspired recipe to get you guys in the mood.

Last week I threw some chicken breast in the crockpot with some broth and let them cook on low for 6 hours. Then I shredded them with two forks, froze half the chicken and stuck the other half in the fridge. (Side note: Katie calls these chicken boobs. Literally made me laugh out loud when I read her post the other day.)

When I got home from work today, I took some chicken out of the fridge and added some barbeque sauce. Then I pulled some black beans out of the freezer, defrosted them and mixed them with some corn and about 1 Tbsp of chopped cilantro.

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Next, I soaked a spring roll wrapper in warm water until it was soft. Then it was time to build the roll! I started with the bbq chicken, added the corn and beans and topped it off with a little bit of Mexican cheese and some avocado slices. I would have added tomatoes too but I was fresh out! Then I carefully rolled everything up, tucking in the ends as I went.

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Slice in half and enjoy! It’s not the prettiest thing to look at but it sure tasted good. I loved the flavor of the fresh cilantro with the bbq sauce.

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I enjoyed mine with some green beans and an orange….not Mexican in the slightest 🙂

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These could easily be made with regular tortillas….I’m just kinda obsessed with spring roll wrappers. 

Enjoy!
–Lindsay–

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Lindsay Livingston is a Registered Dietitian and new mom from Columbus, Ohio. On her blog, she shares simple, healthy recipes, nutrition tips, workouts and snapshots of her life. Follow her on Twitter @LeanGrnBeanBlog and Instagram @TheLeanGreenBean and be sure to subscribe via RSS or email so you never miss a post!

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  1. Alicia at AliGirl Cooks says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    This look yummy! I’ve never used spring roll wrappers but I might need to try them out!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

      definitely give them a try. they’re so fun. i put all sorts of stuff in them!

      Reply
  2. Katie@Real Food Katie's Way says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    Hahahahha thanks for the shout out!

    Those wraps look AMAZING! I’ve been trying to find spring roll wraps everywhere but for some reason I can’t….I had a hankerin’ for some homemade spring roll magic about a month ago…Thanks for lighting the fire again!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:03 PM

      oooooh i hope you find some soon! i had to look at a couple different stores but finally found them on the bottom shelf in the asian section 🙂

      Reply
      • Katie@Real Food Katie's Way says

        May 4, 2011 at 9:29 PM

        I FOUND THE WRAPS TONIGHT!! I am definitely going nuts with the rice wraps in the next little while!

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        • Lindsay @ The Lean Green Bean says

          May 4, 2011 at 10:24 PM

          yay!!!!!! can’t wait to see what you make 🙂

          Reply
  3. Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life) says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:20 AM

    Do the spring roll wraps break on you? I feel like they always do for me.

    Delicious looking meal though!!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

      nope! mine don’t usually break, unless i don’t soak them long enough before i try to roll them up! maybe you got a bad batch?

      Reply
  4. Sarah @ The Smart Kitchen says

    May 2, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I’ve been meaning to use spring rolls for while now…

    And I have a SUPER easy and delicious dinner for you on the way this week…just wait. 🙂

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

      ooooh i’m on the edge of my seat!

      Reply
  5. Nicole@HeatOvenTo350 says

    May 2, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    Yay for simple dinners! I love this one. I like the idea of using the spring rolls wrappers, mostly because then most of the focus is on the filling, not the tortilla.

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

      exactly! maximizing taste 🙂

      Reply
  6. Meri says

    May 2, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    Hey- a way for me to use up spring roll wrappers, canned beans, rice, and frozen corn before we move haha! Thanks!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

      you’re welcome 🙂 enjoy!

      Reply
  7. sarah (sarah learns) says

    May 2, 2011 at 12:39 PM

    my mom just sent me a recipe for baked southwest egg rolls! 🙂 after seeing your yummy spring rolls i am extra excited to make them.

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 1:01 PM

      ooooh those sound amazing!

      Reply
  8. surlykitchen says

    May 2, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    what a great idea, esp with cinco de mayo this week

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  9. Katherine: Unemployed says

    May 2, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Why not go for simple dinners? they are my staple in life

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  10. Beth @ Beth's Journey says

    May 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM

    Yum!! I love spring roll wrappers. I haven’t used them in a long time, but this reminds me I should!!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

      for sure you should!!

      Reply
  11. Sarah K. @ The Pajama Chef says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    looks fun!

    Reply
  12. faith @ lovelyascharged says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Whoa – totally baller! Avocados and cilantro? Amazingness. I can’t wait for my cilantro plant to grow so I can make this with fresh herbs!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 8:03 PM

      haha thank you 🙂 i hope your little cilantro plant grows super fast!!

      Reply
  13. Rachel @ The Avid Appetite says

    May 2, 2011 at 2:51 PM

    These look absolutely delicious and perfect for spring! So refreshing too!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

      thanks love 🙂 they were a nice little bit of deliciousness!

      Reply
  14. Erica says

    May 2, 2011 at 6:31 PM

    Hooray for cinco de mayo! I’m all for any reason to eat Mexican! The spring rolls are a great twist on a traditional dish. What is it about black beans and corn that just goes so beautifully together? Love! Hope you have a great week

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

      i don’t know!!! it’s just such a delicious combo 🙂

      Reply
  15. Matt says

    May 2, 2011 at 7:38 PM

    These. Look. Excellent.

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    • Lindsay says

      May 2, 2011 at 8:04 PM

      thank you 🙂

      Reply
  16. Autumn @ Good Eats Girl says

    May 2, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    These look amazing! Love the creativity! So good!

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    • Lindsay says

      May 4, 2011 at 10:47 PM

      thanks love 🙂

      Reply
  17. Lindsay says

    May 4, 2011 at 10:48 PM

    thank you!!! and thanks for reading. can’t wait to check out your blog!

    Reply

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  1. healthy lunch and snack inspiration from lindsay! | sarah learns says:
    August 27, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    […] I pretty much love spring rolls and I think the main reason I do is because I love putting the rice paper in water and watching it turn all soft and roll-able! Spinach is always a key ingredient in mine. Then I add veggies, chicken if I feel like it, or if I’m feeling crazy I make these Salmon Avocado Spring Rolls or these Mexican Spring Rolls! […]

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