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Tacos Nopal Recipe

Inspired by Aguardente
Time30m
Serves4

Cactus with onions and lime, topped with pico de gallo and queso fresco

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

1

Prepare the Nopal

Clean the cactus pads under running water, removing any spines. Cut them into strips.

2

Cook the Nopal

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the nopal strips and cook for about 5-7 minutes until they become tender.

3

Add Onion

Chop the onion and add it to the skillet with the nopal. Cook for an additional 3-5 minutes until the onion is translucent.

4

Season

Squeeze the juice of one lime over the nopal and onion mixture. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

5

Prepare Tortillas

Warm the corn tortillas in a separate skillet until pliable, about 30 seconds on each side.

6

Assemble Tacos

Place a generous portion of the nopal and onion mixture on each tortilla. Top with pico de gallo and crumbled queso fresco.

7

Serve

Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side for extra flavor.

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