Side dishe for 2
Grilled Cactus Nopales
$11.17for 415 minServes 2
Nopales grill until tender and lightly charred, then receive melted cheese and simple seasoning.

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Olive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 2servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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$2.79 per serving$11.17 for 4
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Ingredients
- 2 size nopales
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
- 2 slices you favorite melting cheese (optional)
Steps
- Heat a grill to medium-high heat.
- Brush the nopales with vegetable oil and season them with salt and pepper.
- Grill the nopales for 4 minutes on each side until tender and lightly charred.
- Top each nopal with a cheese slice and grill for 2 minutes until melted.
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