Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsBesito Mexican RestaurantVeggie Nopales Vg Recipe

Veggie Nopales Vg Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

Sauteed Swiss Chard, Rajas Nopales, Lime Juice and Oaxaca Ají Verde Sauce: Gluten Free Vegan.

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Ingredients

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Vegetables

Seasonings

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Wash the Swiss chard thoroughly and chop it into bite-sized pieces. Clean the nopales and cut them into strips. Dice the red bell pepper and onion, and mince the garlic cloves.

Cooking

  1. 2

    Sauté the Base

    In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for about 2-3 minutes until it becomes translucent.

  2. 3

    Add Garlic and Bell Pepper

    Stir in the minced garlic and diced red bell pepper. Sauté for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.

  3. 4

    Cook the Nopales

    Add the nopales strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and their color brightens.

  4. 5

    Incorporate Swiss Chard

    Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet, stirring it in until it wilts down, about 3-4 minutes.

  5. 6

    Season the Mixture

    Season the sautéed vegetables with salt and black pepper. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.

  6. 7

    Finish with Ají Verde Sauce

    Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the Oaxaca Ají Verde Sauce, mixing well to coat all the vegetables.

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