Nopales Con Huevo Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Nopales

   Begin by rinsing the nopales under cold water. Remove any spines and cut them into small, bite-sized pieces.

2. 2

   Cook the Nopales

   In a skillet, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the nopales and cook for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Drain any excess liquid.

3. 3

   Sauté Onions and Tomatoes

   Add the chopped onions to the skillet and sauté for about 3 minutes until they become translucent. Then, add the chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2-3 minutes.

4. 4

   Scramble the Eggs

   In a bowl, whisk the eggs with salt and black pepper. Pour the eggs into the skillet, stirring gently to scramble and combine with the nopales mixture. Cook until the eggs are fully set.

5. 5

   Add Cheese and Cilantro

   Once the eggs are cooked, sprinkle the crumbled cheese on top and let it melt slightly. Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro.

6. 6

   Serve

   Serve warm, optionally with tortillas or avocado slices on the side.