How To Cook Nopales (Step-By-Step Guide)
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How To Cook Nopales (Step-By-Step Guide)
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Let's make nopales together! I've eaten my fair share of this edible cactus paddle (it's usually one of the only vegetarian breakfast tacos in South Texas). We're walking you through how to cook nopales with step-by-step photos to help you tackle this intimidating (but delicious) dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cactus leaves
Instructions
- Trim Edge: Using tongs to hold the cactus leaf, lay it on a flat surface and trim off the entire perimeter of the leaf.
- Remove Thorns: Turn your knife perpendicular to the cactus leaf and cut off each of the spikes and raised brown bumps, keeping as much of the cactus skin intact as possible.
- Rinse: Rinse the leaf well, ensuring there are no more spikes on it.
- Slice: Slice the cactus leaf into either strips or cubes.
- Boil: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add cactus, cover, and let simmer until tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
- Rinse: Strain the cactus from the water and rinse again to remove any sliminess.
- Serve: From here you can serve the nopales, or saute them into a number of other dishes, like fajitas, tacos, or with eggs!
Notes
- Storage: Cook these ahead and store them in an airtight container in the fridge for 3 days or so. This way, you can add some to any meal.
- Meal Prep: Go ahead and cook, rinse, and dry these cooked nopales. Then freeze just like you would peppers and onions.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1serving
Calories
17kcal
(1%)
Carbohydrates
3.8g
(1%)
Protein
1.6g
(3%)
Fat
0.1g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
23mg
(1%)
Potassium
226mg
(6%)
Fiber
2.3g
(9%)
Sugar
1.3g
(3%)
Calcium
190mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 17 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 17kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3.8g | 1% |
| Protein | 1.6g | 3% |
| Fat | 0.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 23mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 226mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2.3g | 9% |
| Sugar | 1.3g | 3% |
| Calcium | 190mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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