Nopal Sandwich with Ham and Cheese

Name: Nopal Sandwich with Ham and Cheese
Prep time: 13 min
Cook time: 8 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon garlic powder, for the oil; 1 teaspoon oregano, for the oil; salt, for the oil; pepper, for the oil; 1/2 cups vegetable oil; 2 nopales, for the sandwich; 2 slices Manchego cheese, for the sandwich; 1/2 tomatoes, for the sandwich; 3 slices deli ham, for the sandwich

Comer y Crecer

If you love sandwiches, you have to try this version with nopal instead of bread. The nopal provides fiber, minerals, iron, calcium, and amino acids, and is a notable product for its cultivation virtue, as this plant adapts and grows in climates with drought issues, contributing to nutrition. Enjoy this simple nopal recipe, perfect for dinner or breakfast.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-10-2019

Preparation

5 mins

8 mins

Low

In a bowl, mix the garlic powder, oregano, salt, pepper, and oil until you achieve a homogeneous mixture. Set aside. Place the nopales on a board, brush one side, and grill on a hot grill pan. Add oil to the other side of the nopal and flip to grill. On one piece of nopal, place two slices of cheese, and on the other, place the tomato slices and ham. Cook for 5 minutes or until the cheese melts; bring both sides together to form a sandwich. Serve with fruit and natural juice. Enjoy!