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Celebrate with Capistrano
Celebrate this season with your family with this Delicious
Nopales with Chorizo is a traditional Mexican dish featuring tender cactus paddles sautéed with spiced chorizo, onions, and seasonings. It's a flavorful, low-carb option, often served with tortillas or rice.
- Preparation Time 25 minutes
- Cooking Time 10 minutes
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- Number of people 4 people
Here the magic begins
Ingredients
- 5 Nopales
- 2 cups of Capistrano® chorizo
- Vegetable oil
- 1 cup of onion
- 3 medium tomatoes
- Optional: serrano pepper
- 1 pinch of cumin
- Salt and pepper to taste
Let's cook!
Step by step
Step 1
In a large skillet, heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft (about 3 minutes).
Step 2
Add the Capistrano® chorizo and continue cooking for about 8 or 9 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3
While the Capistrano® chorizo is cooking, place the tomatoes, serrano pepper, and 1 cup of water in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the tomatoes and pepper are cooked.
Step 4
Once cooked, pour the tomatoes and pepper into a blender with ¼ cup of the water and blend until you have a smooth sauce. Set aside.
It's almost ready
Last steps
Step 5: Once the chorizo is cooked, add the nopales and stir.
Step 6: Add the sauce and let it simmer for a few minutes to allow the flavors to blend. Add more water if it becomes too dry. Season with salt and pepper.
Step 7: Finally, serve immediately with corn tortillas.
Enjoy!
