Tostadas de Nopales

Tostadas de Nopales are a vibrant and flavorful Mexican dish featuring grilled cactus paddles served on crispy corn tortillas, topped with fresh ingredients. Perfect for a midnight snack, this vegetarian delight combines earthy flavors with a zesty twist.

Ingredients

• Nopales (cactus paddles) - 200 grams
• Corn tortillas - 4 pieces
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 1 clove, minced
• Red onion - 50 grams, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste
• Feta cheese - 50 grams, crumbled (optional)

Steps

1. Begin by cleaning the nopales; rinse them under cold water and remove any thorns.
2. Cut the nopales into strips or small squares.
3. In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat.
4. Add the minced garlic and diced red onion to the skillet, sautéing until translucent, about 3 minutes.
5. Add the nopales to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for about 10 minutes or until tender.
6. While the nopales are cooking, toast the corn tortillas in a separate skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 2 minutes on each side.
7. Once the nopales are cooked, add the diced tomato and chopped cilantro, and stir for another 2 minutes.
8. Remove the skillet from heat and squeeze fresh lime juice over the nopales mixture.
9. To assemble, place the crispy tortillas on plates, top with the nopales mixture, and sprinkle with crumbled feta cheese if desired.
10. Serve immediately and enjoy your Tostadas de Nopales!

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 8 g
• Carbs: 32 g
• Fiber: 8 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 320 mg
• Cholesterol: 10 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 2 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Nopales are rich in antioxidants and vitamins, helping to reduce inflammation.
• High in fiber, they aid in digestion and promote a healthy gut.

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