Guacamole with Nopales (Mexican Cactus)

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Guacamole is served in many variations in Mexico - here it is combined with nopales, Mexican cactus paddles. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]

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Prep Time:
5 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
15 mins
Servings:
4
Yield:
4 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ cup diced nopales (Mexican cactus)

  • 1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted

  • ½ lime, juiced

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • salt to taste

  • 1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped

  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper - seeded, deveined, and minced, or to taste

  • 4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

  1. Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add nopales and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Let cool.

  2. Mash avocado in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir in tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and cooked nopales.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153 Calories
14g Fat
8g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Sodium 49mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g 3%
Dietary Fiber 6g 20%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 16mg 17%
Calcium 39mg 3%
Iron 1mg 4%
Potassium 457mg 10%

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

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.