Dinner Tonight: Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Pesto Recipe Recipe

Name: Dinner Tonight: Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 garlic cloves, sliced; 3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds; 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 tablespoons lime juice; salt and pepper; 8 corn tortillas; 1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese; 1/4 cup peanut oil; Salsa

Servings: persons

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 garlic cloves, sliced
3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds
1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 tablespoons lime juice
salt and pepper
8 corn tortillas
1 1/2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese
1/4 cup peanut oil
Salsa

1
Place a skillet over medium heat. Soften the tortillas on the skillet for a few second each side. Set aside. Pour 2 tablespoons of the olive oil into a skillet set over medium low heat. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the pumpkin seeds and cook for 2 to 3 minutes, until browned. Scrap into a food processor along with the cilantro, lime juice, and the rest of the olive oil. Process until smooth.
2
Place a tablespoon or so of the pesto onto each tortilla. Sprinkle each with the cheese. Roll up the tortillas, and place them seam side down on a plate.
3
Pour the peanut oil into a skillet set over medium heat. Place 4 our of the tortillas seam side down in the oil. Cook for a minute and then flip. Cook for another minute, and then drain on a paper towel. Repeat with the other tortillas.
4
Serve with salsa of your choice.

651

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, 2 garlic cloves, sliced, 3/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds, 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped, and more.

Yes, Dinner Tonight: Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Pesto Recipe falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Dinner Tonight: Cheese Flautas With Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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