Description
This Nopales and Eggs Recipe is made with oil, cactus paddles, tomatoes, salsa verde, and eggs anyway you want them.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cactus paddles (nopales), cleaned
- 1 cup salsa verde, homemade or store bought
- 2 tomatoes, sliced
- 6 eggs
- 1 cup mozzarella cheese
Instructions
- In a large skillet, add oil and on medium high heat and wait for it to shimmer. Add two nopales flat onto the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Lower to medium heat, then flip the nopales and add four slices tomato on the skillet (I like to use two slices for each nopal).
- After 2 minutes, sprinkle cheese on each nopal until it starts to melt. Place 2 slices of tomato on each nopal and remove from heat, and cover for 5 minutes until the cheese melts.
- Make your eggs any style you want in a separate skillet. Place the eggs on each nopal, top with salsa, and enjoy.
Notes
- Choose fresh nopales: Look for bright green cactus paddles with no blemishes or discoloration. Avoid paddles that are too thick, as they can be tough and stringy.
- Clean the nopales thoroughly: Use a vegetable brush to scrub the cactus paddles and remove any prickly spines. Rinse them well under running water before slicing.
- Cook the nopales before adding eggs: Sauté the sliced nopales in olive oil over medium-high heat until they're tender and slightly browned. This helps remove excess moisture and ensures the eggs cook evenly.
- Don't overcook the eggs: Cook the eggs over low to medium heat, stirring occasionally, until they're just set but still moist. Overcooking the eggs can make them dry and rubbery.
- Add your favorite toppings: Nopales and eggs pair well with a variety of toppings, such as salsa, chopped tomatoes, avocado, and cheese. Customize the recipe to your liking and experiment with different flavors.
- Serve hot and fresh: Nopales and eggs taste best when served immediately after cooking. If you must store leftovers, follow the proper storage guidelines to ensure they stay fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 135.0
- Sugar: 1.7 g
- Sodium: 208.5 mg
- Fat: 5.2 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Carbohydrates: 7.8 g
- Fiber: 3.6 g
- Protein: 14.6 g
- Cholesterol: 213.1 mg
