Guacamole with Nopales (Mexican Cactus)

Guacamole with Nopales (Mexican Cactus)

Guacamole is served in many variations in Mexico – here it is combined with nopales, Mexican cactus paddles. [Recipe originally submitted to @site_name.com.mx]

Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Yield:
4 servings
Servings:
4

Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced nopales (Mexican cactus)
  • 1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted
  • ½ lime, juiced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • salt to taste
  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper – seeded, deveined, and minced, or to taste
  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Step 1
Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add nopales and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

Step 2
Mash avocado in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir in tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and cooked nopales.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153
Calories
14g
Fat
8g
Carbs
2g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat14g 18%
Saturated Fat2g 10%
Sodium49mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate8g 3%
Dietary Fiber6g 20%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
Vitamin C16mg 79%
Calcium39mg 3%
Iron1mg 4%
Potassium457mg 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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