Pico de Gallo with Xoconostle Cactus Fruit
User Reviews
3.7
9 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
114 kcal
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Cuisine
Mexican
Pico de Gallo with Xoconostle Cactus Fruit
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Unique variation of pico de Gallo prepared with sour xoconostle cactus fruit and avocado from the community of Don Francisco, Guanajuato. The recipe was told to us by Don Cirilo, a vendor who comes daily to San Miguel de Allende to sell lettuce, medicinal plants, and xoconostle which he grows on his plot of land. True Mexican homecooking.
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Ingredients
- 4 xoconostle cactus fruits
- 2 plum tomatoes
- 2 avocados
- ¼ white onion
- 1 Serrano pepper
- 6 prigs cilantro
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Cut the ends off the cactus fruit and remove the outer skin with a sharp knife. Slice the fruit in half lengthwise and remove the seeds with a spoon.
- Cut the cactus fruit, tomato, and avocado into ¼” pieces.
- Cut the stem end off the serrano chile and slice lengthwise. Remove the seeds and veins and finely chop.
- Remove the cilantro stems and finely chop.
- Place all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl and gently stir until all ingredients are well mixed. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes so that the flavor blends and concentrates.
- Serve cool with corn chips or on tostadas. Try it on carne asada tacos in place of your usual salsa.
Notes
- Use 2 serrano chiles if you prefer a hotter pico de gallo. Omit the chiles is you don't want it hot.
- You don't need to add lime juice because the cactus fruit adds tartness.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
114kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Sodium
395mg
(16%)
Potassium
392mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
430IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
10.9mg
(12%)
Calcium
10mg
(1%)
Iron
0.5mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 114 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 114kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 395mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 392mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 430IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 10.9mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 10mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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