How to Cook Nopales
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How to Cook Nopales
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Learn how to cook nopales at home! How to choose the best nopales, how clean them by removing the spines, and how to cook them.
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Ingredients
- 2 cactus paddles
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt
- water
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Instructions
- Place the cactus paddles on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, carefully scrape and slice off the thorns and dark brown bumps on all sides.
- Rinse the cactus paddles under running water to remove any dirt and grime.
- Dice the cactus paddles into bite-size pieces or slice them into thin strips.
- Place in a medium pot with salt, and fill with water until all the cactus paddles are covered.
- Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium, cover with a lid, and cook for 10 more minutes.
- Drain the water from the nopales and give them another rinse under warm water to remove any excess slimy liquid.
- Eat plain or saute in a little olive oil with your favorite seasonings. (See post above for more ways to use cooked nopales.)
Notes
- If you've never worked with cactus paddles before, be careful because each pad has little tiny spines and thorns that will easily prick your fingers. I recommend using gloves the first time. Once you get the hang of it, you can try to handle them without gloves.
- Cooked nopales can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
14kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
3506mg
(146%)
Potassium
222mg
(6%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
393IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
143mg
(14%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 14 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 14kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 3506mg | 146% |
| Potassium | 222mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 393IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 143mg | 14% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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