Taquitos de Nopal Rellenos de Requesón| Taquitos SIN TORTILLA

corn tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: flour tortillas

Whole wheat adds fiber while flour is often less expensive.

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: processed cheese

Nutritional yeast is lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

sour cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: plain yogurt

Greek yogurt is healthier and provides a similar creaminess.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell peppers are milder and more affordable.

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Sauté chopped onion and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Add diced cactus pads and cook until tender, about 5-7 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

In a separate bowl, whisk eggs and pour into the skillet with the cactus mixture.

Cook, stirring gently, until eggs are just set, about 3-4 minutes.

Warm corn tortillas in a dry skillet until pliable, about 1-2 minutes per side.

Assemble tacos by placing the egg and cactus mixture on each tortilla.

Top with diced tomato, avocado, and cilantro.

Drizzle with lime juice and add jalapeño slices if desired.

Serve with a side of black beans and sour cream.

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