Nopalitos Con Papas

May 22, 2023May 22, 20230 4

Nopalitos Con Papas: A Tasty Mexican Dish

by The Chefin Main

Prep

10 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

30 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

210

Sugar

Fat

10g

Nopalitos Con Papas is a traditional Mexican dish that consists of diced potatoes, sliced nopalitos, onion and tomato cooked in vegetable oil. It is a dish that originated from the ancient Aztecs who used to eat nopalitos to treat a variety of medical conditions. The dish is popularly served in Mexico as a street food or as a side dish to main meals. Nopalitos Con Papas has become a nutritious and tasty addition to any meal and is enjoyed by many families across the globe.

Instructions

1.	Heat up 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil in a large pan on medium heat.
2.	Add 3 peeled and cut potatoes into the pan and cook until they are slightly browned.
3.	Add 1 jar of sliced nopalitos that have been drained and rinsed into the pan and cook for 5 minutes.
4.	Add 1 diced onion and 1 diced tomato into the pan along with the minced jalapeno pepper (optional) and cook for an additional 5 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.
5.	Season with salt to taste. Serve hot with tortillas or as a side dish to your favorite Mexican meal.

PROS

Nopalitos Con Papas is a delicious and flavorful Mexican dish that is easy to make and cost-effective.

The dish is vegan, gluten-free and low in calories.

The nopalitos serve as a great source of fiber and antioxidants.

CONS

The dish might not appeal to everyone because of the slimy texture of the nopalitos.

It can be challenging to find nopalitos in grocery stores outside Mexico.

This dish is high in carbs due to the potatoes.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Nopalitos Con Papas is a dish that is packed with many health benefits.
The nopalitos are low in calories, low in carbs and have high nutritional value. They are also a great source of fiber and antioxidants, which can help regulate blood sugar levels, reduce inflammation and improve digestive health.
The potatoes used in this dish provide carbohydrates, which provide energy to the body. They also contain vitamins and minerals like vitamin C and potassium.

	2 tablespoons vegetable oil
	3 potatoes , peeled and cut into strips
	1 jar sliced nopalitos , drained and rinsed
	1 onion , diced
	1 small tomato , diced
	1 minced jalapeno pepper ( optional )
	salt to taste