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Nopales en Escabeche

This is the familiar pickled vegetables you see at taco stands, only with added nopales. If you follow these directions, they will not be slimy. I rarely can these, as they last a couple months in the fridge, but if you want them shelf stable water-bath can them for 15 minutes per pint. 

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 53 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 pound cleaned nopales, cut into large dice
  • salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced root to tip
  • 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into coins
  • 2 to 4 Jalapenos, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled but whole
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, or regular oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 cups white or cider vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Toss the diced nopales with about 2 tablespoons of salt and let them drain in a colander in the sink for 20 to 30 minutes, while you chop the other vegetables. When you're done, rinse the nopales quickly under cold water.
  2. Put the oil in a large pan and get it hot. Add the onion and saute for 2 minutes. Add the carrots, jalapenos, garlic and nopales. Turn the heat to medium-high and stir-fry. You will soon see the slime. Cook vigorously until the slime cooks away, about 10 minutes, stirring often. 
  3. Add the water, oregano, bay leaves and vinegar and stir well. Bring to a boil, then move this into clean Mason jars. Seal and let cool. Store in the fridge or water-bath can them. 

Notes

  • NOTE: These can be eaten immediately, but are better after sitting in the fridge a week. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 53kcal (3%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 22mg (1%) Potassium 215mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 2280IU (46%) Vitamin C 9mg (10%) Calcium 90mg (9%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 53

% Daily Value*

Calories 53kcal 3%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 22mg 1%
Potassium 215mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 2280IU 46%
Vitamin C 9mg 10%
Calcium 90mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%

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