Nopalitos Con Chili

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Servings: 6 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A hearty, mild chili sauce simmered with tender cactus pads for a traditional Mexican side dish.
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Nopalitos con Chili is a comforting and savory Mexican side dish that highlights the unique texture and flavor of cactus paddles. The nopalitos are boiled until tender, then simmered in a rich, mild chili sauce made with sautéed onions, garlic, and warm water. This dish offers a pleasant, subtle heat and a satisfyingly thick consistency that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, poultry, or fish. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners, offering a nutritious and delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your meal. The combination of earthy cactus and aromatic spices creates a deeply flavorful experience that is both simple to prepare and rewarding to eat.

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Nopalitos Con Chili

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 6 Calories: 517.1

Description

Nopalitos con Chili is a comforting and savory Mexican side dish that highlights the unique texture and flavor of cactus paddles. The nopalitos are boiled until tender, then simmered in a rich, mild chili sauce made with saut&# 195;©ed onions, garlic, and warm water. This dish offers a pleasant, subtle heat and a satisfyingly thick consistency that pairs beautifully with grilled meats, poultry, or fish. It is an excellent choice for weeknight dinners, offering a nutritious and delicious way to incorporate vegetables into your meal. The combination of earthy cactus and aromatic spices creates a deeply flavorful experience that is both simple to prepare and rewarding to eat.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Using a paring knife, carefully scrape both flat sides of the cactus shoots to remove any remaining spines or thorns.
  2. Cut the cleaned cactus shoots into small squares and rinse them thoroughly under cold water.
  3. Place the cactus squares in a deep pan with enough water to cover them and boil until tender.
  4. Drain the boiled cactus well and set aside.
  5. Rinse the pan and return it to the stove, adding 1/2 cup of corn oil and heating over medium heat.
  6. Add the chopped onions and garlic to the hot oil and sauté for 10 minutes until softened and fragrant.
  7. Remove the pan from the heat and let the onion mixture rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Stir in the flour, warm water, and mild chili powder to the onion mixture.
  9. Return the pan to medium-low heat and stir constantly until the sauce thickens to a medium consistency.
  10. Add the cooked cactus squares to the sauce and simmer for an additional 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 517.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 36.9g57%
Saturated Fat 5.0g25%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 3600.5mg151%
Total Carbohydrate 48.9g17%
Dietary Fiber 18.9g76%
Sugars 5.8g
Protein 10.9g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Nopalitos con Chili is delicious served as a side dish alongside beef, poultry, or fish.

If fresh cactus shoots are unavailable, you can use canned nopalitos; be sure to rinse them well before cooking.

Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the heat level of the dish.

Keywords: nopalitos, cactus, chili, mexican, side dish, vegetarian, vegan, onions, garlic, sauce, simmer, corn oil, spicy, mild, traditional, healthy, dinner, flour, water, seasoning
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