Nopales A La Mexicana
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These Nopales A La Mexicana (tender Mexican Cactus) are sauteed with onions, tomatoes and roasted peppers. It's a simple recipe that is loaded with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 4 medium tender cactus paddles cleaned and chopped
- 1 Tablespoon olive oil
- ¾ medium white or yellow onion (divided)
- 2 garlic cloves (divided) 1 whole & 1 minced
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 1 large roasted anaheim pepper (or poblano pepper) chopped in similar size to nopales.
- 1 medium tomato chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste.
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Instructions
- Cut the nopales into small squares and cook for about 10 minutes in boiling water with ¼ piece of an onion, 1 garlic clove, a dash of salt and ½ teaspoon of dried oregano (see note #1). When they are ready, remove the water, run the nopales under cold water until all the slimy texture is gone. Set aside.
- In a medium skillet, heat a tablespoon of olive oil, add the chopped onion and saute while stirring constantly until it begins to become transparent. Add the minced garlic clove and roasted peppers, saute for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add the tomato and saute for 1 to 2 minutes until they soften up.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste. Serve while warm.
Notes
- If you need additional help with cleaning the nopales, here is a more in depth blog post on how to clean and cook the cactus.
- Make ahead tips: 1) Clean and cook the nopales 1 to 2 days in advanced. 2) Roast the peppers 1 day in advanced.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
2cups
Calories
176kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Sodium
66mg
(3%)
Potassium
1006mg
(29%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
12g
(24%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 176 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2cups | |
| Calories | 176kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Sodium | 66mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 1006mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 10g | 40% |
| Sugar | 12g | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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