Nopales Con Huevo

Nopales con huevo is a tasty Mexican breakfast dish prepared with cactus paddles, (nopales) and scrambled eggs. It can be served with tortillas or toasted bread.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 cups cooked nopalitos (read notes)
• 6 medium eggs
• 1 small onion (chopped)
• 2 medium tomatoes (diced)
• 2 jalapeño pepper or serrano pepper
• 1 garlic clove (minced)
• 3 Tbsp olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Crack eggs in a bowl and seasong with salt and pepper. Whisk until combined.
2. 2Heat the olive oil in a large pan or cast-iron skillet.
3. 3Add onion and sauté until slightly translucent.
4. 4Stir in chilies and garlic and cook for 1 minute.
5. 5Add tomatoes and nopales, season with salt and cook for 3-4 minutes or until tomatoes soften.
6. 6Pour in the eggs and cook everything for 2-3 minutes or until eggs are set to your desired consistency.
7. 7Adjust seasonings to taste and serve immediately.