Tortillas with Cactus and Cheese Recipe
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Tortillas with Cactus and Cheese

By: Mary 
"It's a very simple taco quesadilla that's tangy with a hint of heat. Top with sour cream if you like, but they're great on their own."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Mangorita
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) jar nopales - drained, rinsed, and dried
  • Adobo seasoning to taste
  • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded Cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 10 (6 inch) flour tortillas

Directions

  1. Season nopales with adobo seasoning. Fold seasoned nopales, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro inside tortillas.
  2. Place filled tortillas in a medium skillet over medium low heat, and warm until cheese is melted.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 198 | Total Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 24mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 28, 2008 by Mama Rivas aka Pablo's Hottie   view full review
this is a very bland recipe, next time do what i did, rinse the nopales (cactus) until the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2004 by BajaValle   view full review
I liked it!! We eat Nopales all the time. I used fresh. I sliced and boiled it with onions and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 24, 2004 by Pesco   view full review
Good with sour cream on top. These were a little plain-tasting; I would maybe add diced...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 10, 2007 by Caroline C   view full review
I made this into quesadillas like the previous reviewer. They were good but a bit bland - next...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 3, 2010 by Bethany   view full review
You really outta amp this recipe up. I rinsed, drained, and dried the nopales, used Mexican...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 6, 2007 by Heidikins   view full review
I didn't have any Adobo seasoning, so I used a generous amount of cayenne pepper on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 29, 2009 by Karen   view full review
Not really crazy about this one.

 

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