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Nopales con Queso (Cactus with Melted Cheese)

25 min Serves 4 ~364 kcal/serving ~£5.50 (£1.38/serving) Gluten-freeKid-friendlyVegetarian

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Ingredients

  • 400 g nopales (cactus paddles), drained and sliced
  • 150 g mature cheddar, grated
  • 1 onion
  • 300 g tomatoes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 8 corn tortillas

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
364 kcal
Protein
15.1 g
Carbohydrate
30.3 g
of which sugars
5.6 g
Fat
18.6 g
of which saturates
8.9 g
Fibre
7.2 g
Salt
1.46 g

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Method

  1. 1

    Rinse the nopales well and pat dry.

  2. 2

    Fry the onion in the olive oil for 4 minutes, then add the nopales and tomatoes and cook for 8 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Scatter over the mature cheddar and cover for 2 minutes until melted.

  4. 4

    Warm the corn tortillas and serve alongside.

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