Eggs with Nopales
Budget-friendly recipe
Nopales is Spanish for cactus leaves. Try this tasty dish with your favorite salsa.
Ingredients
What You'll Need
- Small paper bag
- Skillet
- Sharp knife
Directions
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Place bell pepper in the oven and broil for a few minutes on each side to blacken skin. Place in a small paper bag and fold over the top; let stand for 5 minutes.
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Rub off skin from the peppers. Cut open, remove seeds, and chop.
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Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray.
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Add onions and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes or until very soft.
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Stir in bell pepper and nopales and cook for 5 minutes more.
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Add tomato and chili powder and remove from heat.
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In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, whole eggs, and salt. Add to skillet; stir and cook for 5 minutes or until eggs are cooked through.
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Top with cheese and salsa. Serve immediately with warm tortillas.
Nutrition Info and more
Serving size:
Total calories:
1
cup
230
Total fat:
6 g
Saturated fat:
2 g
Carbohydrates:
30 g
Protein:
14 g
Fiber:
5 g
Sodium:
530 mg
