Crispy Cactus Tacos

Name: Crispy Cactus Tacos
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 tacos
Ingredients: 30 ounce jar cactus strips; 2 eggs; ¼ cup hot sauce; 2 tablespoons taco seasoning; 1 cup panko breadcrumbs; 8 corn tortillas; 2 avocados; 2 tablespoons lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro; 1 cup black bean corn relish; ¼ cup queso fresco; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

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Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
8 tacos
Calories
235 kcal
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Mexican

Crispy Cactus Tacos

Lukas Jenkins

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Crispy baked strips of cactus, black bean corn salsa and avocado cream sauce create the most delicious, vegetarian cactus tacos! Known as Nopales Tacos in Spanish, this unique taco recipe is sure to impress your friends and family!

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Ingredients

Servings

Crispy Cactus Tacos

30 ounce jar cactus strips
2 eggs
¼ cup hot sauce
2 tablespoons taco seasoning
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
8 corn tortillas

Creamy Avocado Sauce

2 avocados
2 tablespoons lime juice freshly squeezed
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Toppings

1 cup black bean corn relish click link for recipe
¼ cup queso fresco crumbled
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro chopped

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Instructions

Crispy Baked Cactus Strips

Using a mesh strainer, drain the cactus from the jar, then place the cactus strips on a cutting board and pat dry with a paper towel.
In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and hot sauce together.
In another shallow bowl, combine the taco seasoning and panko breadcrumbs.
Bread the cactus by first dipping it in the hot sauce and egg mixture, then dredging it through the seasoned breadcrumbs.
Once coated in the breadcrumbs, place the cactus strips on an oiled wire rack on top of a baking sheet.
Once all of the cactus is breaded, turn the broiler on to high.
Place the baking sheet of cactus in the middle rack of the oven for 7-10 minutes, or until the breading on the cactus is crispy.

Creamy Avocado Sauce

Place avocados, lime juice and cilantro in a blender.
Blend until creamy.
If the sauce is too thick, add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until it reaches your desired consistency.

Tacos

Prepare the tacos by warming the tortillas on the stove, in the oven or in the microwave.
Add 6-8 strips of crispy cactus to each tortilla.
Top with the black bean corn relish, a drizzle of creamy avocado sauce, crumbled queso fresco and fresh cilantro.

Notes

Always keep an eye on the cactus while it's under the broiler. Oven broiler temperatures vary, so be sure you're checking it every 30-60 seconds to make sure that it does not burn. The cactus is ready to come out of the oven when it's golden brown and crispy.
To make this recipe gluten free, substitute the panko breadcrumbs with gluten free breadcrumbs or rice chex cereal ground in a food processor. Always make sure the hot sauce used is gluten free and serve the tacos in corn tortillas.
To make this recipe vegan, use use a plant-based egg replacement, such as JUST Egg, instead of the egg and omit the cheese topping.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 235kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 30g (10%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 44mg (15%) Sodium 432mg (18%) Potassium 671mg (19%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 744mg (15%) Vitamin C 23mg (26%) Calcium 247mg (25%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8tacos

Amount Per Serving

Calories 235 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	235kcal	12%
Carbohydrates	30g	10%
Protein	8g	16%
Fat	11g	17%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Cholesterol	44mg	15%
Sodium	432mg	18%
Potassium	671mg	14%
Fiber	9g	36%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	744mg	15%
Vitamin C	23mg	26%
Calcium	247mg	25%
Iron	2mg	11%