Veggie Nopales Vg Recipe
Sauteed Swiss Chard, Rajas Nopales, Lime Juice and Oaxaca Ají Verde Sauce: Gluten Free Vegan.
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Ingredients
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Method
Preparation
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 4
Cook the Nopales
Add the nopales strips to the skillet. Cook for about 5 minutes until they soften and their color brightens.
- 5
Incorporate Swiss Chard
Add the chopped Swiss chard to the skillet, stirring it in until it wilts down, about 3-4 minutes.
- 6
Season the Mixture
Season the sautéed vegetables with salt and black pepper. Drizzle lime juice over the mixture and stir well to combine.
- 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.
