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Nopales A La Mexicana

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 176 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

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.

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Add the tomato and saute for 1 to 2 minutes until they soften up.
  4. 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

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

% 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.