Nopales | Cactus
Nopales, or cactus, have such amazing health benefits! This recipe walks you through how I prepare my nopales, which can be found at your local Mexican grocery store.
PREP TIME
15min
COOK TIME
15min
TOTAL TIME
30min
INGREDIENTS
- 3-4 nopales, thorns removed & sliced
- 2 tbsp corse sea salt
- 2-3 tablespoons vegan butter
- 1/2 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Roma tomatoes
EQUIPMENT
- Large bowl
- Large pan
Instructions
vIDEO INSTRUCTIONS
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- To a large bowl add nopales. Add 2 tbsp salt then toss with hands massaging the salt into the nopales for 20 seconds then letting them sit for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile in a medium or large pan over medium heat add 2 tbsp vegan butter. Once melted, add in onion and sauté for 3 minutes then add in garlic, sauté 1 minute. Add in tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
- Return to the nopales, transfer the nopales to a large colander then rinse really well with cold water for 1-2 minutes until all the slim is removed.
- Move the sautéd ingredients to the edges of the pan to make room in the center for an additional 1 tbsp vegan butter then add in nopales and let them cook untouched for 2 minutes then mix to combine with the tomato, onion and garlic mixture. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until nopales have darkened in color. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.
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