Nopalitos con Papas (Cactus with Potatoes)

Nopalito con papas is a Mexican-inspired side dish featuring cactus and potatoes with tomatoes, onion, and jalapeños. Cactus tastes like cooked green beans.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 220 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• salt to taste
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 1 small tomato, diced
• 1 (16 ounce) jar sliced nopalitos, drained and rinsed
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into strips
• 1 medium jalapeño pepper, minced

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes, cover, and cook, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften, about 10 minutes. Stir in the nopalitos, onion, tomato, jalapeño, and salt. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is soft and translucent and potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes more.