Ingredients for Cactus Eggs
- 1 cup chopped nopales (cactus paddles)
- 3 large eggs
- Salsa De Chile Fresco
- Colby Monterey Jack Cheese
- Flour Tortillas
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How to Make Cactus Eggs
- Heat olive oil or cooking spray in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped nopales and sauté for 3-4 minutes, until slightly softened.
- Add the chopped chile fresco and cook for another minute, until fragrant.
- Whisk the eggs in a bowl with salt and pepper.
- Pour the eggs into the skillet with the nopales and chile fresco. Scramble gently until the eggs are cooked through but still slightly moist (about 5-7 minutes).
- Warm the tortillas according to package instructions.
- Divide the scrambled egg mixture evenly among the tortillas.
- Top each tortilla with shredded cheese.
- Fold the tortillas in half and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
18 g
Sugar
4g
Fat
36g
Carbs
5g
