Today I have a spicy recipe for you that’s delicious as a topper for grilled chicken, fish, burgers … and it’s also great stirred into veggies, beans, and pasta!

It’s proof that you can enjoy gourmet-style meals while eating a “clean” and healthy diet.

The bonus of eating healthy whole foods is that you feel great AFTER your meals, too – instead of weighed down and blah.

This recipe literally comes together in just a couple of minutes.

The pepitas (pumpkin seeds) add a surprising richness to this pesto. I prefer full-fat Greek yogurt in this, but you can use low-fat if that’s what you have on-hand.

You can easily adjust the heat level, too. A splash or two of sriracha will kick it up a notch, as well as including the jalapeno seeds.

Spicy Pumpkin Seed Pesto (Serving Size: 1 tablespoon)

• 1/3 cup (40g) hilled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
• 1-2 garlic cloves
• 2 jalapeno peppers, quartered with seeds removed
• 1 cup (50g) fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup (56g) plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tsp lime juice
• Hot sauce to taste
• Salt and peper, to taste

Toast the pumpkin seeds in a skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently so they don’t burn.

Add them to a food processor along with the other ingredients and blend. Taste and adjust the seasonings.

This keeps in the fridge for 2-3 days in an airtight container.

Try it and let us know what you think!