dinner · vegetarian · gluten-free
Nopales tacos
Charred cactus paddles with onion and jalapeño on corn tortillas with queso fresco and salsa verde.
- Time
- 30min
- Steps
- 5
Ingredients
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Contains milk.
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Method
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1
Cut nopales into strips; toss with oil and salt.
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2
Cook in a hot skillet with sliced onion and jalapeño, stirring, until the slime cooks off and edges char, 12–15 minutes; season with oregano.
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3
Warm tortillas on a dry skillet.
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4
Fill with nopales, minced onion, cilantro and queso fresco.
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5
Finish with salsa verde and lime.
