California Dreaming

I don't like winter.  For me to say that is to embrace the power of the understatement in the same way Michael Jackson did when he said "I'm not like other guys." (for people my age, you will get the reference.)

Cold is my kryptonite and this winter has been especially hard, especially when you consider it is still only January. So while I am mentally preparing to take my currently under-walked dog out upon the arctic tundra, I am dreaming of sunny skies. While a beach vacation is not in the cards for me, I can eat like I am on one.

Sweet, spicy and crunchy, these wraps are the taste of summer.  Throw in a strawberry daiquiri and pretend you are on vacation.  Where is that cabana boy when you need him?

Cal­i­for­nia Veg­gie Wrap
4 6-inch flour tor­tillas
4 T cilantro pesto (recipe fol­lows)
2 green onions with tops, sliced thin
¼ cucum­ber, sliced thin length­wise
1 large avo­cado, sliced thin
1 small tomato, sliced thin
1 car­rot, sliced thin length­wise
4 sugar snap peas, sliced thin length­wise
2 large straw­ber­ries, halved and sliced thin
(sweet, red peppers aren't in the recipe, but I added them)
 

Warm the tor­tillas in a dry pan over medium heat. Spread 1 T cilantro pesto on each, then top with the veg­eta­bles. Wrap and enjoy!

Cilantro Pesto
1 C fresh cilantro ( I used the squeeze tube cilantro, so much more convenient)
¼ C pecans, wal­nuts, or almonds
1 clove gar­lic
¼ t salt
2 green onions, cut into chunks
1 t fresh jalapeño, with­out seeds (I used red pepper flakes)
1 t lime juice
¼ — 1/3 C olive oil ( I used way less to cut calories and didn't miss it)