NOPALES | CACTUS

1. To a large bowl add nopales. Add 2 tbsp salt then toss with hands massaging the salt into the nopales for 20 seconds then letting them sit for 10 minutes.
2. Meanwhile in a medium or large pan over medium heat add 2 tbsp vegan butter. Once melted, add in onion and sauté for 3 minutes then add in garlic, sauté 1 minute. Add in tomatoes and sauté for 5 minutes.
3. Return to the nopales, transfer the nopales to a large colander then rinse really well with cold water for 1-2 minutes until all the slim is removed.
4. Move the sautéd ingredients to the edges of the pan to make room in the center for an additional 1 tbsp vegan butter then add in nopales and let them cook untouched for 2 minutes then mix to combine with the tomato, onion and garlic mixture. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes or until nopales have darkened in color. Taste and add salt and pepper to your liking.