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Lime Chicken Burritos

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Ingredients

  • 4 chicken breast halves, cut into 1/4 inch dice
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 1 garlic clove chopped
  • Juice from 1 lime and zest from the rind
  • 1 small bunch cilantro
  • 1 can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tbs olive oil
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • Whole wheat tortillas
Directions
    In large skillet, heat olive oil. Saute chicken for 7 to 10 minutes, or until browned on the outside. Add onion, garlic and pinto beans and cook for 5 minutes. Add lime juice, zest, cumin, salt and pepper. Cook 2 minutes. Remove from heat, add tomatoes. Heat tortillas according to package directions. Fill with chicken, top with cheese and cilantro.
      Tips
        • Serve with sour cream, salsa and guacamole.
        • Goes great with garlic black beans (see recipe).
        • Instead of chicken, try hamburger or tofu.










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