Grilled Nopales with Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Prep 15 min
Total 25 min
Ingredients 12
Servings 4

Nopales are a cactus with a very particular flavor and have an everyday use in Mexican cooking. They are cooked in a variety of dishes and ways: salads, pork dishes, mole (of course!) and grilled. In this recipe you will find them grilled and served with a tomatillo salsa. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

lb tomatillos, husks removed and washed

Serrano chile, stemmed

garlic cloves

1/4

medium onion

tablespoons fresh cilantro

1/2

teaspoon chicken bouillon granules or powder

1/2

teaspoon salt

teaspoons olive oil

Nopales

Nopales, clean (no spines) and washed

Cooking spray

1/2

cup shredded mozzarella or Oaxaca cheese

Refried black beans, if desired

Directions

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1

Heat 1 teaspoon oil in a pan 10 inches in diameter, place the tomatillos, chile, garlic and onion. Broil for 2 to 4 minutes or until golden brown look and moles appear on the vegetables. Remove them.
2

In blender, blend on high speed tomatillos, chile, garlic, onion, cilantro, chicken broth and granules, and salt; until mixture is well incorporated.
3

Heat 1 teaspoon oil on a 1 quart saucepan on medium high heat. Stir in tomatillo mixture. Cook for 5 to 7 minutes reducing heat to medium or until the salsa changes color to a less bright green and it has reduced.
4

Spray with cooking spray a 12 inch skillet or a heavy saucepan with ridges for grill marks; place over medium high heat. Cook nopales for 5 to 7 minutes turning once or until they change color to an olive green. Serve warm with salsa, cheese and refried beans.

Expert Tips

If nopales are smaller serve them in a grill picnic or at home with family; served with meat and rice.

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More About This Recipe

Nopales are a cactus with a very particular flavor and have an everyday use in Mexican cooking. They are cooked in a variety of dishes and ways: salads, pork dishes, mole (of course!) and grilled. In this recipe you will find them grilled and served with a tomatillo salsa.