Mexican-style Cactus Pads Stir-Fry

local_grocery_store Ingredients

• 4 cactus pads, sliced into strips (approx. 400g)
• 1 onion, sliced (approx. 150g)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 tsp chili powder
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 4 lime wedges

restaurant_menu Method

1. 1.Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the sliced cactus pads, onion, and garlic, and cook for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cactus pads are tender and slightly browned.
2. 2.Add the cumin, chili powder, paprika, salt, and pepper to the skillet, and stir to combine. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, until the spices are fragrant.
3. 3.Remove the skillet from the heat, and stir in the chopped cilantro. Serve the stir-fry hot, with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over the top.

lightbulb_outline Tips

• chevron_rightLook for cactus pads at your local Mexican grocery store or farmer's market. They may also be labeled as nopales.
• chevron_rightIf you prefer a spicier stir-fry, add a chopped jalapeno pepper or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the skillet with the other spices.