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Nopales Con Chorizo
author
Maricruz Avalos Flores
4
servings
Nopales con chorizo is a Mexican recipe made of chunks of cactus paddles cooked along with chorizo and onions, all simmered in a flavorful tomato and chile sauce.
prep
10
minutes
minutes
cook
30
minutes
minutes
total
40
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
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3
cups
jarred nopales
(diced)
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14
oz
Mexican chorizo
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3
medium
tomatoes
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1
medium
onion
(sliced)
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3
guajillo chilies
(stem and seeds removed)
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5-6
chile de árbol
(read notes)
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3
Tablespoons
extra virgin olive oil
(or any oil you prefer)
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salt and pepper
(to taste)
Instructions
Boil tomatoes in plenty of water for 10 minutes or until the skin starts to break off.
Turn off the heat and immediately add the guajillo and chile de arbol peppers to the hot water and leave to soak for 10 minutes.
Transfer the tomatoes and chilies to a blender and add salt, pepper, and 2 cups of water. Blend until smooth and set aside.
Heat the olive oil in a cooking pan over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook for 4 minutes breaking it with the back of a spoon.
Mix in onions and cook for 5-6 minutes or until onions are nicely softened and the chorizo becomes a little crispy.
Add nopales to the pan and cook stirring constantly for 1 minute.
Pour in the tomato and chili sauce. Bring to a simmer and cook for 5-6 minutes or until the sauce has thickened a bit.
Adjust seasonings to taste and serve.
Notes
If you want to use fresh nopales you’ll need first to clean them, dice them, and boil them before using them in this recipe.
If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use less chili peppers or omit them altogether.
You can customize this nopales con chorizo recipe by adding other ingredients, such as diced bell peppers, sliced mushrooms, or cooked potatoes.
Nutrition Information
Serving:
1
serving
|
Calories:
442
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
14
g
|
Protein:
16
g
|
Fat:
36
g
|
Saturated Fat:
10
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
8
g
|
Cholesterol:
62
mg
|
Sodium:
1022
mg
|
Potassium:
485
mg
|
Fiber:
4
g
|
Sugar:
6
g
|
Vitamin A:
2456
IU
|
Vitamin C:
22
mg
|
Calcium:
123
mg
|
Iron:
2
mg
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