Prickly Pear Tacos Recipe

Name: Prickly Pear Tacos
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-3 good sized prickly pear pads; 1 large onion; 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 cup cotija; 2 cups cabbage, sliced finely; 2 teaspoons olive oil; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 1 large handful cilantro; 12 small corn tortillas (or flour if you prefer); kosher salt and pepper

Servings: persons

2-3 good sized prickly pear pads
1 large onion
1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 cup cotija
2 cups cabbage, sliced finely
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 large handful cilantro
12 small corn tortillas (or flour if you prefer)
kosher salt and pepper

1
Make the slaw by mixing the olive oil, lime juice, and a pinch of salt and pepper in a bowl. Add the cabbage and cilantro and mix to coat. Let sit while preparing the rest of the meal.
2
Drain the black beans, add the cumin and a pinch of salt and warm on the stove.
3
Rinse and pat dry prickly pear pads. Brush on a light coat of oil. Cut onions into thick slices, brush with olive oil and give a good sprinkling of kosher salt. Put both on the grill and let cook. The cactus will be ready to flip when you start to see charred spots. Just as you're ready to take everything off, grill the tortillas for a few seconds on each side to warm. Finally, chop the cactus into strips similar in width to the onions and cut the onions in half to form strips.
4
Assemble the tacos by adding a spoonful of black beans, topping them with onions and cactus and then a good sprinkling of cotija. Top it all off with a spoonful of cabbage slaw. Enjoy!

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-3 good sized prickly pear pads, 1 large onion, 1 15 ounce can of black beans, drained, 1/2 teaspoon cumin, and more.

Yes, Prickly Pear Tacos falls under the General 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.

Prickly Pear Tacos

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