26 cactus nopalitos Recipes

  • Cactus Salsa (Salsa De Nopalitos)
    cactus pieces (nopalitos), head of small cabbage, an onion and
    5 More
    cactus pieces (nopalitos), head of small cabbage, an onion, tomatoes, jalapenos, lemons , juice of, fresh cilantro, salt or pepper or garlic powder
    15 min, 8 ingredients
  • Nopalitos con Huevos (Cactus with Eggs)
    nopalitos (about 1 chopped nopal - cactus paddle), eggs and
    9 More
    nopalitos (about 1 chopped nopal - cactus paddle), eggs, egg whites, fat-free milk, salt, black pepper, chopped onion, chopped tomato, corn tortillas, minced fresh cilantro
    11 ingredients
  • Cactus Scrambled Eggs
    nopalitos, drained and rinsed. get fresh if you can. and
    9 More
    nopalitos, drained and rinsed. get fresh if you can., chopped onion, butter or margarine, cilantro , course chopped., bell or anaheim pepper seeded and sliced thin., eggs, chopped ripe olives (optional), jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped (optional)., milk , i use beer but whatever., salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
    15 min, 10 ingredients
  • Cactus Fries (Nopalitos Fritos)
    fresh cactus pieces, paddles (nopalitos), cornstarch and
    6 More
    fresh cactus pieces, paddles (nopalitos), cornstarch, achiote paste (look for it in the mexican specialty-foods section or ), all-purpose flour, baking powder, egg white, ice water (approximately ), peanut oil (for frying )
    20 min, 8 ingredients
  • Nopalitos Con Chili (Cactus) Nopalitos Con Chili (Cactus)
    nopalitos (should be firm 5 inch in diameter size, top sp... and
    11 More
    nopalitos (should be firm 5 inch in diameter size, top sprouts of prickly pear cactus plant), chuck ( steak), vegetable oil, onion, chopped (1/2 cup.), chopped green pepper, garlic clove, minced, chili powder, tomato puree (29 oz. can), water, salt, leaves oregano, crumbled, kidney beans (optional)
    1 hour 10 min, 12 ingredients
  • Cactus Scrambled Eggs Cactus Scrambled Eggs
    nopalitos, drained and rinsed, chopped onion and
    5 More
    nopalitos, drained and rinsed, chopped onion, butter or margarine, eggs, milk, salt, pepper
    10 min, 7 ingredients
  • Nopalito Smoothie Nopalito Smoothie
    mango, frozen chunks and
    6 More
    mango, frozen chunks, nopalitos , strips cactus pieces (canned, drained), orange juice, better n peanut butter spread, low sodium, fresh lime juice, cayenne pepper (up to 1/4 teaspoon), ice cubes
    5 min, 7 ingredients
  • Ensalada De Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) With Vegan Option Ensalada De Nopalitos (Cactus Salad) With Vegan Option
    nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced) and
    11 More
    nopalitos (get the kind that are sliced), white onions, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, dried mexican oregano, fresh lime juice, tomatoes, cut into wedges, fresh cilantro, chopped, queso fresco (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option) or 2/3 cup anejo cheese, crumbled or shredded (vegan cheese can be used for a vegan option), purple onion, sliced into thin rings, canned chilies , jalapenos en escabeche cut into chunks, avocados, sliced, head romaine lettuce , torn into bite-sized pieces
    45 min, 12 ingredients
  • Cactus Cornbread Cactus Cornbread
    diced nopalitos (about 2 medium cactus pads, cleaned of s... and
    10 More
    diced nopalitos (about 2 medium cactus pads, cleaned of spines and glochids), baking soda, yellow cornmeal , preferably stone-ground, flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, egg, beaten, milk, corn oil or 1/4 cup melted shortening or 1/4 cup melted butter or 1/4 cup dripping, corn kernel (fresh, canned , or thawed frozen are all fine)
    35 min, 11 ingredients
  • Nopalitos Con Huevos - Eggs and Cactus Nopalitos Con Huevos - Eggs and Cactus
    bacon, onion, chopped, garlic cloves and
    7 More
    bacon, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, green chilies, chopped, nopales (fresh cactus pads, cleaned of thorns and sliced into 1/4-inch strips), chili powder, tomato, chopped, eggs, beaten, cheddar cheese, grated, salt
    30 min, 10 ingredients
  • Nopalitos Rancheros Nopalitos Rancheros
    butter, onions, fresh cactus pads, eggs and
    2 More
    butter, onions, fresh cactus pads, eggs, salsa, plus more , if desired, cheddar
    20 min, 6 ingredients
  • Confetti Cactus Salad Confetti Cactus Salad
    nopalitos (about 3 chopped nopales - cactus paddles) and
    9 More
    nopalitos (about 3 chopped nopales - cactus paddles), chopped red onion, fresh corn kernels (about 2 ears ), chopped fresh cilantro, black beans, rinsed and drained, balsamic vinegar, sugar, fresh lime juice, vegetable oil, salt
    10 ingredients
  • Ensalada De Nopalitos Cactus Salad Ensalada De Nopalitos Cactus Salad
    cooked nopales (nopalitos), chopped white onion and
    11 More
    cooked nopales (nopalitos), chopped white onion, chopped cilantro, dried mexican oregano, fresh lime juice or vinegar, o p p i n g, tomatoes, sliced, chopped cilantro, crumbled queso fresco or anejo or monterey jack cheese, purple onion rings, canned chilies jalapenos en escabeche , cut into quarters lengthwise, avocado, peeled and sliced (optional), romaine lettuce for the side of the serving platter
    30 min, 13 ingredients
  • Joanie's Cactus Salad Joanie's Cactus Salad
    tomatoes, diced, red onions or 1 large sweet onion, diced and
    7 More
    tomatoes, diced, red onions or 1 large sweet onion, diced, nopalitos cactus pieces, with thorns and eyes removed,diced, garlic, chopped, serrano pepper, chopped, fresh cilantro, chopped, ranch style beans, drained, catalina dressing (sweet , red french salad dressing), nacho cheese flavored tortilla chips
    2 hour , 9 ingredients
  • Baja Seafood & Cactus Stew Baja Seafood & Cactus Stew
    hatch green enchilada sauce, sliced black olives and
    10 More
    hatch green enchilada sauce, sliced black olives, chicken stock, chopped green chilies, cactus pieces, rinsed in water (nopalitos), dry white wine, green onion, chopped, ground cumin, red potatoes, diced into bite size pieces (optional), shrimp or 1 lb jumbo, red snapper (4-inch) or 3 -4 pieces cod (4-inch), scallops
    25 min, 12 ingredients
  • Mexican Lasagna with Cactus Mexican Lasagna with Cactus
    ground beef, taco seasoning mix, enchilada sauce, divided and
    5 More
    ground beef, taco seasoning mix, enchilada sauce, divided, flour tortillas, cut in half - divided, fat-free refried beans, queso fresco (mexican cheese), thinly sliced - divided, shredded reduced-fat mexican cheese blend, divided, nopalitos (sliced cactus), drained - divided
    1 hour 20 min, 9 ingredients
  • Mushroom Soup with Roasted Tomatillos and Cactus(Sopa de Nopalitos Mushroom Soup with Roasted Tomatillos and Cactus(Sopa de Nopalitos
    nopales cactus pieces, paddles, olive oil and
    10 More
    nopales cactus pieces, paddles, olive oil, fresh tomatillo, husked and washed (about 5 medium), ripe tomato (about 2 medium), garlic, peeled and finely minced, sliced jalapeno pepper, onion , cut into 1/2 inch-thick slices, ground aniseed, vegetable stock, cilantro, fresh shiitake mushroom, stems removed and thinly sliced, salt and pepper, to taste
    40 min, 12 ingredients
  • Cryin' Cactus Salad Cryin' Cactus Salad
    romaine lettuce pieces and
    10 More
    romaine lettuce pieces, nopalitos , rinsed until no longer slippery, and drained, yellow hominy, drained, roasted red peppers , cut into 1/2-inch strips, tomatillos (1/2 lb. total), husked and thinly sliced, orange juice, reduced-fat mayonnaise, chipotle chili hot sauce, fruit-base habanero or scotch bonnet chili hot sauce such as papaya (up to 1/3 cup, optional), chorizo (optional), minced fresh cilantro
    11 ingredients




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