MEXICAN PINTOS WITH CACTUS

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An honest Mexican recipe for pinto beans using bacon, chilies and cactus.

Provided by KATZ002

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 4h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
3 tablespoons salt, divided
3 slices bacon, chopped
2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
2 slices onion

Steps:

  • Place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water. Add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.
  • Remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute. Add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on High.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153.1 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 1.6 g, Fiber 6.3 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 2161.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

sanele mtshali
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This was my first time cooking with cactus, and I was really impressed. The dish was flavorful and easy to make.


Surab Khan
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I tried this recipe last night and it was amazing! The cactus was a great addition and added a unique flavor to the dish.


My phone First
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This recipe was so flavorful and easy to make. The cactus added a nice touch of texture and flavor.


Liam Cleary
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Easy to follow recipe and delicious results! My family loved the cactus, and it was a great way to get them to eat their vegetables.


Anayat Khan
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This Mexican Pintos with Cactus recipe was a hit! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the cactus added a unique texture and flavor that I had never experienced before. I will definitely be making this dish again.