Guacamole with Nopales (Mexican Cactus)

Guacamole is served in many variations in Mexico - here it is combined with nopales, Mexican cactus paddles. [Recipe originally submitted to Allrecipes.com.mx]

Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

4 servings

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Ingredients

½ cup diced nopales (Mexican cactus)
1 large ripe avocado, halved and pitted
½ lime, juiced
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt to taste
1 plum tomato, seeded and chopped
1 fresh jalapeno pepper - seeded, deveined, and minced, or to taste
4 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped

Directions

Heat a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add nopales and cook, stirring occasionally, until soft, about 10 minutes. Let cool.
Mash avocado in a bowl with lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir in tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and cooked nopales.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

153	Calories
14g	Fat
8g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 153
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g	18%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Sodium 49mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 8g	3%
Dietary Fiber 6g	20%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 16mg	17%
Calcium 39mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 457mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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