How to Cook Nopales
A favorite to share with you, How to Cook Nopales! This is cactus pads cooked to tender perfection. A perfect made ahead option for weekday easy meals. Nopalitos are a favorite in Mexican cuisine and it's no wonder they're eaten so often. Enjoy all the delicious things to eat with them.
Yield: 6
Cost: $2.50
Equipment
- Small boiling pot
- Strainer
- Bowl
Materials
- 2 cups diced nopales
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 cup water
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Place nopal, garlic and water in a pot (add optional salt). Turn the stove on to medium heat— set a timer for 15 minutes.
- Once the nopales have cooked, carefully transfer cooked nopal from pot and into a strainer or plate until cool.
- Enjoy warm, add to meals, create salads, or refrigerate until ready to use!
Notes
Recipe Yield: 2 cups cooked nopal.
Storage: Store, cover with lid and transfer to refrigerator once cool. Eat within 7 days. If excess liquid builds, just use a napkin to absorb any excess if liquids aren't your thing. They will be perfectly fine!