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a glass bowl filled with chopped vegetables on top of a table

My mom gave me a Princess House glass container for Christmas and I absolutely adore it. It’s perfect for using at home in the over, in the freezer and for pot lucks! I decided that the first dish that I’m going to share is a Mexican cactus salad. It’s absolutely delicious, refreshing and goes great […]

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a white plate topped with tofu and green beans next to a bowl of sauce

Welcome back food family!Here's a classic Mexican dish that's super fast to prepare and oh so tasty! 😋 Enjoy!!!Servings: 8Ingredients:6 to 8 large POTATOES peeled and cubed1-1/2 lbs CACTUS sliced, cooked and rinsed in water (can use store bought)1/2 medium ONION diced 1 cup CILANTRO chopped 2 tbs OIL (Vegetable, Canola or Avocado)KNORR CHICKEN BOUILLON to tasteIngredients for the Salsa:2 large GARLIC CLOVES6 to 8 GUAJILLO PEPPERS stem and seeds removed 4 to 6 CHILE DE ARBOL3 TOMATOES1/4…

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a close up of a bowl of food with broccoli and meat in it

Nopalitos, or cactus in English, are my absolute favorite! They are not just delicious, but they are also good for you. They are high in antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. When combined with a balanced diet, they may help decrease blood sugar, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol. Growing up, we ate them quite often and in many different ways!

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a bowl filled with rice and green beans

Rice baked in vibrant salsa verde sauce with nopales, fresh lime juice and chicken is the ultimate baked dinner recipe. Made with traditional Mexican flavors, my nopalitos con arroz recipe reminds me of dinner at abuelita’s house; she loved adding nopales to her dishes and she said it reminded her of the ranch where she grew up.

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two wraps filled with meat and vegetables on top of each other in front of flowers

Nopales and Eggs are quick prepped cactus strips sauteed to make an Authentic Mexican breakfast scramble. Tender nopales are delicious anytime of day, but nopal with eggs is a favorite! Go to the LatinasQueComen website for a printer-friendly recipe card and all tips when making this nopal for breakfast.

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