Egg with Nopales

Name: Egg with Nopales
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 cups nopal, cut into strips; water; 1 teaspoon baking soda; pinches salt; 1 clove garlic; 1/2 white onions; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cups onion, finely chopped; 8 eggs; 1 pinch salt; 1 pinch pepper; 2 corn tortillas; 1 slice avocado; salsa

Lorenza Ávila

Eggs with Nopales are a perfect breakfast as they are nutritionally a complete dish. It includes protein from the eggs, fats from the yolk, and fiber from the nopal. You can accompany it with beans and tortillas for a heartier, yet still healthy, breakfast.

These Eggs with Nopales are a favorite among those who want to lead a healthy lifestyle; the nopal is endemic to Mexico and among its benefits are proteins, calcium, iron, vitamins A and B, potassium, and fiber. On the other hand, they are an excellent food for people suffering from diabetes or high cholesterol, and they also help with gastrointestinal issues and osteoporosis. Best of all, they are very versatile and can be consumed grilled, sautéed, or boiled.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 17-09-2018

Preparation

10 mins

Low

Heat a pot with water over high heat until boiling, add the baking soda, salt, garlic, onion, and cook the nopales until tender, drain and set aside. Heat a skillet over medium heat with the oil, sauté the onion, add the nopales and cook for 1 minute. Incorporate the beaten eggs and season with salt and pepper. Cook until the eggs are set but still tender. Serve and prepare taquitos with warm corn tortillas, salsa, and avocado.