Nopales Lasagna

This Lent, prepare a version very different from traditional lasagna, but no less delicious. This lasagna is made with cactus paddles and a delicious filling of chicken and mushrooms in chipotle sauce, topped with plenty of manchego cheese.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1 liter water
  • 1 tablespoon Great Value® plain salt
  • 1 pinch baking soda
  • 500 grams nopal
  • 5 tomatoes
  • 1/4 onions
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 chipotle chili in adobo Great Value ®
  • 1 tablespoon Great Value® canola oil
  • 1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded
  • 1 cup button mushrooms
  • 1/2 cups Great Value® corn kernels
  • 1 teaspoon Great Value® plain salt
  • 2 cups Manchego cheese, shredded
  • 1 tablespoon epazote, finely chopped, for garnish
Preparation
20 mins
30 mins
Low
  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Cook the cactus paddles in a pot with water, salt, and baking soda until they are tender. Drain and set aside.
  • For the sauce, blend the tomatoes with the onion, garlic, and chilies until you have a homogeneous mixture.
  • Heat the oil in a deep skillet and fry the sauce. Add the chicken, mushrooms, and corn. Cook for 10 minutes and season with a little salt.
  • Assemble the lasagna by placing a base of cactus paddles in a baking dish, followed by the chicken and cheese filling. Repeat until the dish is full. Finish with cheese.
  • Bake for about 10 minutes or until the cheese is golden. Decorate with chopped epazote. Buy HERE

Nutritional Information

* * Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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