Nopales Guisados

Ingredients

• •1 lb fresh nopales (cactus paddles), cleaned and diced
• •3 medium tomatoes, diced
• •1 large white onion, diced
• •2 cloves garlic, minced
• •2 jalapeños, sliced
• •2 tbsp vegetable oil
• •1 tsp dried oregano
• •½ tsp cumin
• •1 cup chicken or vegetable broth
• •¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• •to taste salt and black pepper

Directions

1. 1Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sauté the diced onion and garlic until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
2. 2Add the diced nopales and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to release their liquid.
3. 3Add the diced tomatoes, jalapeños, oregano, and cumin, then stir well to combine.
4. 4Pour in the broth and bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to medium and cook for 15-18 minutes until nopales are tender.
5. 5Season with salt and pepper to taste, then stir in the fresh cilantro.
6. 6Serve hot as a main dish with warm tortillas or over rice.

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