Nopal Omelet Recipe

Name: Nopal Omelet
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 eggs, separated; 3 egg whites; 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons corn oil; Filling; 3/4 cup nopales, chopped; 2 tablespoons anaheim chilies, finely chopped; 1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped; 1 teaspoon dried cilantro

Servings: persons

3 eggs, separated
3 egg whites
1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons corn oil
Filling
3/4 cup nopales, chopped
2 tablespoons anaheim chilies, finely chopped
1 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
1 teaspoon dried cilantro

1
Steam nopales and anaheim chiles about 5 minutes or until tender.
2
Beat 6 egg whites until stiff but not dry.
3
In another bowl, beat 3 egg yolks until lemon-colored.
4
Add the milk and salt to the beaten yolks and gently fold the yolks into the beaten egg whites.
5
In a bowl, combine the nopal, green chiles, tomatoes, and seasonings.
6
Cook filling in 1 Tablespoon of oil for 2-3 minutes over medium high heat.
7
In a skillet cook the eggs in 1 Tablespoon of oil until the top is dry.
8
Spread the filling over half the omelet and fold the other half over the filling.
9
Press to seal and cook until heated through but not dry.
10
Divide into 5 portions and serve with salsa.

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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: 3 eggs, separated, 3 egg whites, 1/4 cup 1% low-fat milk, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Nopal Omelet 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.

Nopal Omelet

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