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Nopalitos con Huevos

Last updated on September 18, 2020. Originally posted on September 15, 2013 by Lalaine. 4 Comments

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Nopales con huevos is a classic Mexican dish made with prickly pear cactus and scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and amazing health benefits, it’s a nutritious and delicious breakfast you’ll love waking up to!

Nopales con huevos is a classic Mexican dish made with prickly pear cactus and scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and amazing nutrients, it's a nutritious and delicious breakfast you'll love waking up to!

I am not big on vegetables as I should be, and if it weren’t for my food blogging, these nutrient powerhouses wouldn’t even be a part of my daily diet. But boy, do I love nopales! Mondays to Fridays on my way to work, I pass by without fail at my favorite Mexican restaurant to order their $4.95 daily special of nopalitos con huevos with Spanish rice and refried beans.

And as if Mondays to Fridays are not enough, I always keep a paddle or two of this prickly pear cactus to enjoy as a fresh salad dip for tortilla chips or as a meatless filling for tacos.

Nopales con huevos is a classic Mexican dish made with prickly pear cactus and scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and amazing nutrients, it's a nutritious and delicious breakfast you'll love waking up to!

Nopales are a relatively cheap vegetable option with a hefty cactus paddle enough to serve four at around $2 comfortably. They are, however, a little tricky to prepare what with the outside skin peppered with nubs and spines. Please make sure to wear gloves to protect your hands; the pointy spines can be rather painful!

If you want prefer not to wrangle with the fresh variety, they’re available bottled, canned, or already trimmed and cut in bags at most Mexican supermarkets.

Nopales con huevos is a classic Mexican dish made with prickly pear cactus and scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and amazing nutrients, it's a nutritious and delicious breakfast you'll love waking up to!
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Nopalitos con Huevos

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Nopales con huevos is a classic Mexican dish made with prickly pear cactus and scrambled eggs. Packed with protein and amazing nutrients, it's a nutritious and delicious breakfast you'll love waking up to!
Prep Time10 mins
Cook Time35 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 100kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 2 Nopales pads
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • salt to taste
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 small onion, peeled and chopped
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • pepper to taste
  • cilantro, chopped
  • corn or flour tortillas

Instructions

  • Using a small paring knife, clean the cactus paddles by scraping thorns or spines from both sides. Trim off the edges and any blemished or discolored areas. Wash well with cold water. 
  • Cut the paddle lengthwise into half-inch thick strips and then cut crosswise into 1 to 1 1/2-inch lengths.
  • In a saucepot over medium heat, combine garlic, about 1 teaspoon of salt, and enough water to cover nopales. Bring to a boil. 
  • Add nopales and cook for about 20 to 25 minutes or until nopales have changed color and are tender yet crisp. 
  • Drain nopales and rinse well under very cold water. Rinse again as needed to rid of mucilage.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, heat oil. Add onions and cook until softened.  
  • Add nopales and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes.
  •  Add eggs and cook, stirring regularly, until eggs are set but still slightly wet. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • . Remove from heat, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with warm tortillas.

Nutrition

Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 163mg | Sodium: 63mg | Potassium: 80mg | Vitamin A: 250IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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  1. Crystal Canales says

    June 18, 2018 at 8:44 am

    5 stars
    I just subscribed because I felt the recipes were spot on. Others had me thinking “What?” “Why?” And “How?”
    Thank you some much for this recipe.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      June 18, 2018 at 12:24 pm

      Thank you so much, Crystal. I hope you enjoy recipes.

      Reply
  2. Cat says

    April 25, 2018 at 10:02 am

    5 stars
    This was wonderful! I have never cooked them myself before. I was making them for my grandmother who is not doing well, and even she approved! Taste and texture were spot on she said! Thank you!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      April 27, 2018 at 9:57 am

      Thanks for the feedback, Cat. I am glad grandma liked it. Praying for her fast recovery.

      Reply

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