Cliantro Lime Pesto Burritos (Guest post: Gluesticks)

Cilantro Lime Pesto Burritos

When I think of pesto, I think of basil, cheese, and olive oil. I had never thought of using different herbs until I saw this recipe for Cilantro Lime Pesto. I had to try it! It was absolutely amazing and is on our regular recipe rotation now. Here is how I adapted it and used it in our chicken burritos.

Cilantro Lime Pesto Burritos

Gluesticks

1 T. olive oil

3 large boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced

salt and pepper

1 teaspoon garlic powder

cilantro lime pesto *(scroll down for recipe)

flour or corn tortillas

steamed rice

shredded cheese

shredded lettuce

diced tomatoes

diced avocado

Season chicken with salt, pepper and garlic powder. In a skillet, heat oil and chicken over medium high heat and cooked through. Toss cooked, seasoned chicken with the pesto. Fill tortillas with chicken and toppings.

**Serve with Blender Salsa. (Scroll down for recipe)

*Cilantro Lime Pesto

adapted

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves

2 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts

3 tablespoons chopped, fresh garlic

1 1/2 teaspoon lime juice

1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese

1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 cup water

Blend all ingredients  in a food processor or blender.

**Blender Salsa

Ingredients:

2- 10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles

1/2 small onion, roughly chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 teaspoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground cumin

1 c. cilantro leaves

2 T lime juice

Directions:

Put all the ingredients in the blender and pulse to combine. Adjust seasonings to taste. That's it!

Make it a great one!!

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