Breakfast Burrito With Eggs And Nopales Recipe

Name: Breakfast Burrito With Eggs And Nopales
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cactus pads, spines removed and trimmed; 3/4 cup egg substitute; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon vegetable oil; 1/3 cup chopped onion; 1 teaspoon chopped, seeded serrano chile; 4 (6-inch) corn tortillas; 1/2 cup (2 ounces) part-skim queso Oaxaca, grated (or light Monterey Jack); 1/4 cup chopped seeded plum tomato; 4 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1
Steam cactus, covered, 5 minutes; cool. Chop to measure 1/2 cup; set aside. Combine egg substitute and salt in a small bowl, stir with a fork.
2
Heat oil in a large nonstick pan over medium heat; add onion and serrano, stirring frequently. Saute 2 minutes; stir in egg mixture, stirring constantly to prevent egg from sticking to pan. Remove from pan when eggs are thoroughly cooked; keep warm.
3
Stack tortillas; wrap in damp paper towels and microwave on high for 25 seconds. Place one tortilla on each of 4 plates. Spoon 1/4 cup egg mixture over half of tortilla; top with 2 tablespoons cactus, 2 tablespoons cheese, 1 tablespoon tomato, 1 teaspoon Salsa de Tomatillo, and 1 teaspoon cilantro. Fold remaining tortilla half over filling; repeat with remaining tortillas and ingredients.
4
Note: Look for cactus paddles in the produce section of most supermarkets.

173

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cactus pads, spines removed and trimmed, 3/4 cup egg substitute, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Breakfast Burrito With Eggs And Nopales falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Breakfast Burrito With Eggs And Nopales

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Variations & substitutions

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