Nopales Con Chile Rojo

dried red chiles

🥗Healthier: fresh red bell peppers

💰Cheaper: canned tomato sauce

Fresh bell peppers can provide a similar sweetness with fewer calories, while canned sauce is often more affordable.

nopales

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is a nutritious alternative with a similar texture, while green beans are often less expensive.

Prepare the nopales by cleaning and cutting them into strips.

Soak the chiles guajillo in hot water until softened, then blend with the onion, cilantro, and oregano to create a sauce.

In a pan, heat some oil and sauté the nopales until tender.

Add the blended sauce to the nopales and cook until heated through, adding the cloves for flavor.

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