Cactus (Nopales) Breakfast

20 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Remove the thorns from the nopales using a knife and tongs.
  2. 2Remove the thorns from the nopales using a knife and tongs.
  3. 3Remove the thorns from the nopales using a knife and tongs.
  4. 4Cut the bottom part of the nopales.
  5. 5Cut the bottom part of the nopales.
  6. 6Cut the bottom part of the nopales.
  7. 7Cut around the edges of the nopales leaves.
  8. 8Cut around the edges of the nopales leaves.
  9. 9Cut around the edges of the nopales leaves.
  10. 10Let the nopales sit in some water to clean them.
  11. 11Let the nopales sit in some water to clean them.
  12. 12Let the nopales sit in some water to clean them.
  13. 13Cut the nopales into smaller pieces.
  14. 14Cut the nopales into smaller pieces.
  15. 15Cut the nopales into smaller pieces.
  16. 16Boil water in a pot, add salt, cilantro stems, garlic, and raw onion.
  17. 17Boil water in a pot, add salt, cilantro stems, garlic, and raw onion.
  18. 18Boil water in a pot, add salt, cilantro stems, garlic, and raw onion.
  19. 19Add the nopales to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of the pieces).
  20. 20Add the nopales to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of the pieces).
  21. 21Add the nopales to the boiling water and cook for 15-20 minutes (depending on the size of the pieces).
  22. 22Strain the liquid and remove the onion, stems, and garlic.
  23. 23Strain the liquid and remove the onion, stems, and garlic.
  24. 24Strain the liquid and remove the onion, stems, and garlic.
  25. 25Give the cactus a final wash in fresh water.
  26. 26Give the cactus a final wash in fresh water.
  27. 27Give the cactus a final wash in fresh water.
  28. 28Add diced onion and chile poblano to a frying pan.
  29. 29Add diced onion and chile poblano to a frying pan.
  30. 30Add diced onion and chile poblano to a frying pan.
  31. 31Add the cooked cactus to the pan.
  32. 32Add the cooked cactus to the pan.
  33. 33Add the cooked cactus to the pan.
  34. 34Season with ingredients of choice and let it develop flavor and color.
  35. 35Season with ingredients of choice and let it develop flavor and color.
  36. 36Season with ingredients of choice and let it develop flavor and color.
  37. 37Add a little can of green chilies.
  38. 38Add a little can of green chilies.
  39. 39Add a little can of green chilies.
  40. 40Serve the nopales on a tortilla with avocado and crema.
  41. 41Serve the nopales on a tortilla with avocado and crema.
  42. 42Serve the nopales on a tortilla with avocado and crema.

Ingredients

  • 2 nopales
  • 2 nopales
  • 2 nopales
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 handful cilantro stems
  • 1 handful cilantro stems
  • 1 handful cilantro stems
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 piece raw onion
  • 1 piece raw onion
  • 1 piece raw onion
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 1 piece chile poblano
  • 1 piece chile poblano
  • 1 piece chile poblano
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 1 can green chilies
  • 1 tablespoon crema
  • 1 tablespoon crema
  • 1 tablespoon crema
  • 1 piece avocado
  • 1 piece avocado
  • 1 piece avocado
  • 1 piece tortilla
  • 1 piece tortilla
  • 1 piece tortilla

Equipment

knifetongsbowlpotstovestrainerfrying pan