Best Nopalito Pico De Gallo Recipes

PICO DE GALLO

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This easy pico de gallo recipe is a classic for good reason. It pairs with just about everything! My tip is to let it chill for an hour or two before serving to help the flavors blend. Also, it's best to serve it the same day that it's made. -Jeannie Trudell, Del Norte, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 plum tomatoes, chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 to 2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
3 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tablespoon cilantro stems, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 hours before servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 14 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NOPALITOS CON CHILI (CACTUS)

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Make and share this Nopalitos Con Chili (Cactus) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Little Of Everything

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

4 small nopalitos (should be firm 5 inch in diameter size, top sprouts of prickly pear cactus plant)
3/4 lb chuck (chuck steak)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 med.-size onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
1/4 cup chopped green pepper
1 large garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 cup tomato puree (29 oz. can)
1 cup water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon leaves oregano, crumbled
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (optional)

Steps:

Wash nopalitos, watch for small thorns, use potato peeler to smooth over and remove sprouting thorns. Cut nopalitos into small cubes, wash again, drain. Set aside.
Brown steak in oil after you have cut it into 1/2 inch cubes. Use large skillet. Remove cubes with slotted spoon as they brown. Add onions, green peppers and garlic; saute stirring often, until tender. Add nopalitos to mixture, cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle chili powder over mixture; cook and stir one minute.
Return meat to skillet; add tomatoes, water, salt and oregano; bring to boiling. Lower heat; cover; simmer 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Drain beans, reserving about half the liquid. Add beans and reserved liquid to skillet; simmer, uncovered, 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291.4, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 58.7, Sodium 379.8, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 4.6, Protein 17.3