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Nopales con Huevo

Nopales con huevo is a classic Mexican dish made with cactus paddles and scrambled eggs.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
18 mins
Servings: 2 servings
Calories: 183 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • ¾ cup chopped nopales
  • 1/3 cup chopped onion
  • 1 Roma tomato chopped
  • 4 eggs
  • Salsa of your choice
  • corn tortillas

Instructions

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  1. Heat oil in a large skillet, add onions and cook, stirring, until translucent, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the nopales and let them sweat and darken for about 5 minutes, stirring once or twice. They may exude a gelatinous liquid that will begin to dry out.
  3. Add tomato and stir for another 2 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, in a medium bowl whisk eggs and then add them to skillet and cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until eggs are cooked thoroughly.
  5. Serve with salsa of your choice and corn tortillas.

Notes

  • How to Clean Fresh Nopales – If using fresh nopales, wear gloves or use tongs to handle them. Use a sharp knife to carefully scrape off the spines on both sides. Rinse thoroughly under cold water before chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use Jarred Nopales for Convenience – If you don’t have access to fresh nopales, jarred nopales are a great alternative and cut down on prep time.
  • Be Patient with Nopales – Some people boil nopales first to remove their natural slime (baba), but this recipe eliminates that step. Instead, sauté them thoroughly and allow any gelatinous liquid to cook off before adding eggs.
  • How to Clean Fresh Nopales – If using fresh nopales, wear gloves or use tongs to handle them. Use a sharp knife to carefully scrape off the spines on both sides. Rinse thoroughly under cold water before chopping them into bite-sized pieces.
  • Use Jarred Nopales for Convenience – If you don’t have access to fresh nopales, jarred nopales are a great alternative and cut down on prep time.
  • Be Patient with Nopales – Some people boil nopales first to remove their natural slime (baba), but this recipe eliminates that step. Instead, sauté them thoroughly and allow any gelatinous liquid to cook off before adding eggs.
  • Store leftover nopales con huevo in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a skillet over low heat until warmed through.

Nutrition Information

Calories 183kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 12g (24%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 327mg (109%) Sodium 134mg (6%) Potassium 317mg (9%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 881IU (18%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 108mg (11%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 183

% Daily Value*

Calories 183kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 12g 24%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 327mg 109%
Sodium 134mg 6%
Potassium 317mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 881IU 18%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 108mg 11%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.