Nopal Recipe

Time30m

Serves4

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Nopal
Using a sharp knife, carefully remove the spines and edges from the nopal cactus pads. Rinse them under cold water and pat them dry with a paper towel.
2
Chop the Vegetables
Dice the onion, chop the cilantro, and halve the cherry tomatoes. Mince the garlic cloves.

3
Cook the Nopal
Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the prepared nopal pads and cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally until they soften and become slightly translucent.
4
Add Garlic and Onion
Add the minced garlic and diced onion to the skillet. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
5
Combine with Tomatoes and Season
Stir in the cherry tomatoes. Season the mixture with salt and black pepper. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the tomatoes soften slightly.
6
Finish and Serve
Remove the skillet from heat and fold in the chopped cilantro and squeeze the lime juice over the top. Mix well and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve warm.