Tacos de Nopales Asados

Tacos de Nopales Asados are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring grilled cactus pads, served in warm corn tortillas. This dairy-free BBQ delight offers a unique taste and texture, perfect for a light yet satisfying meal.

Ingredients

• Nopales (cactus pads) - 300 grams
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - 1 teaspoon
• Black pepper - ½ teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4
• Red onion - 50 grams, thinly sliced
• Fresh cilantro - ¼ cup, chopped
• Avocado - 1, sliced

Steps

1. Preheat your grill or grill pan over medium heat.
2. Rinse the nopales under cold water and pat them dry.
3. In a bowl, mix the olive oil, minced garlic, lime juice, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the nopales with the olive oil mixture on both sides.
5. Place the nopales on the grill and cook for about 5-7 minutes per side, or until they are tender and have nice grill marks.
6. While the nopales are grilling, warm the corn tortillas on the grill for about 1 minute on each side, until they are soft and pliable.
7. Once the nopales are cooked, remove them from the grill and let them cool slightly before slicing them into strips.
8. Assemble the tacos by placing the grilled nopales on each tortilla, topping with sliced red onion, fresh cilantro, and avocado.
9. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

• Calories: 220
• Protein: 4 g
• Carbs: 30 g
• Fiber: 9 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 12 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Nopales are rich in dietary fiber, which can help improve digestion.
• They are low in calories and provide essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamin C and magnesium.

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