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Nopalitos with Tomatoes and Onions

Yields15 Servings

Close up of nopalitos with onions and tomatoes

 Ingredients:
 1 pound prickly pear pads (nopalitos), thorn-free and diced very small
 1 tablespoon olive oil
 ½ medium red onion, chopped
 1 medium jalapeño, seeded and chopped
 2 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
 2 large tomatoes, diced
 salt and pepper, to taste
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Directions:

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1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce thoroughly and chop produce as directed.

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2.Rinse and drain nopalitos 2 or 3 times.

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3.Heat olive oil in pan over medium heat. Add red onion, jalapeño, and garlic and sauté for one minute.

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4.Add nopalitos and sauté for 3 minutes.

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5.Add chopped tomato and cook until all vegetables are cooked through, and nopalitos are a dark green color.

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6.Drain excess liquid from nopalitos and season with salt and pepper, to taste.

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7.Serve warm with tortillas, corn chips, or as a side.

Nutrition Facts

15 servings

Serving size

1/4 cup

Amount per serving
Calories19
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g2%

Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 105mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 2g1%

Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 0mg0%
Folate 6mcg2%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.