Nopales
These Nopales are tasty and a favorite for eating at lunch and dinner. Prepare them with only 3-ingredients and sprinkle with salt to eat them alone or with your favorite salsa in this authentic, naturally low carb alternative.
Servings: 4
Calories: 15kcal
Equipment
- Knife for dicing
- Chopping board
- Spoon or Fork for mixing
Ingredients
- 2 cups Nopales cooked + diced
- 1/3 cup Onion small chopped
- 1/3 cup Cilantro small chopped and loose packed
- Salt optional
Instructions
- Cook nopales until tender and strain from water and allow them to cool.
- Meanwhile, chop onion and cilantro.
- On a plate or in medium bowl, combine all ingredients and gently mix.
Notes
Recipe Yield: About 2 cups nopales preparados
Storage: Nopales must be refrigerated. Store in refrigeration if not consumed within a few hours, especially in warm temperatures. This recipe will last up to 7 days.
If using jarred nopales, taste them before adding additional salt. Some jarred products may contain salt, just a heads up to avoid over salting.
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Nutrition
Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 15kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.01g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.02g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 10mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 264IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 0.3mg