ARIZONA CACTUS AND BEANS

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Being surrounded by land filled with wild prickly pear cactus in Arizona, I was inspired to find different ways to enjoy this local plant. This is a simple but tasty recipe that is best if served with warm cornbread.

Provided by CERAWALLACE

Categories     Side Dish

Time 33m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 teaspoons vegetable oil
2 potatoes, cut into small rectangles
1 cup shredded carrots
2 ½ (15 ounce) jars nopalitos cactus, drained
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds
2 teaspoons ground coriander
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and carrots; cook and stir until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir cactus, chili powder, garlic, fenugreek seeds, coriander, and cumin into the potato mixture. Cook, stirring frequently, until cactus is softened, about 5 minutes. Add pinto beans; cook, stirring gently, until just heated through, about 3 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30 g, Fat 2.7 g, Fiber 9.6 g, Protein 6.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 216.7 mg, Sugar 1.6 g

Melissa Engle
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cactus adds a unique flavor to the dish, and the beans are a great source of protein.


Jennifer Juarez
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans and cactus are a great source of protein and fiber.


Hairat Ayikoru
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Mir Noman Zehri
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This is a great recipe for a vegetarian or vegan meal. The beans and cactus are a great source of protein and fiber.


Mriable Augustine
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I've never cooked with cactus before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The cactus added a nice crunch to the dish.


Verghese B'Samuel
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover beans. I also added some chopped tomatoes and onions to the dish, and it turned out even better.


Darcy Carlson
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I'm always looking for new and interesting recipes to try, and this one definitely fits the bill. The cactus adds a unique flavor to the dish, and the beans are a great source of protein.


Rajesh Bhandari
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The beans and cactus are a great source of protein and fiber.


KrystalB
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a big hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again.


Shna Rana
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This dish was easy to make and very flavorful. I used canned beans, which made it even easier. I will definitely be making this again.


Mubasher Ahmad
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I've never had cactus before, but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed this dish. The beans were creamy and the cactus added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again.


J Dee
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This is a great recipe! I love the combination of beans and cactus. I also added some chopped tomatoes and onions to the dish, and it turned out even better.


ABCDEFg HIGKLMNOP
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The cactus was a bit slimy for my taste, but everyone else seemed to enjoy it.


Zarmeen khan A1
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The beans were cooked perfectly and the cactus added a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I will definitely be making this again.