MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: ENSALADA DE NOPALES Y POLLO 🌵🇲🇽 | Jai
MEXICAN MEALS FOR WEIGHT LOSS: ENSALADA DE NOPALES Y POLLO 🌵🇲🇽
25 mins prepServes 3
This is your sign to start incorporating nopales into your weekly meal prep! You can enjoy nopales in plenty of dishes but a quick ensalada de nopales is my favorite way! Pair it with your favorite protein & carb to make it a balanced, satiating meal!
1. Add 3 cups nopales, 1/4 white onion, 3 garlic cloves, tomatillo peels (if using), and 1 tbsp salt to a pan.
2. Cook for 10-13 minutes, stirring often. The nopales will release a slimy liquid (“baba”) as they cook. Turn off the heat when they have changed to a dark green color. While the nopales cook, cut the remainder of the onion, the Roma tomatoes, cilantro, and jalapeños.
3. Remove the cooked onion, garlic, and peels from the nopales. Rinse the nopales under cold water until there is no “baba.” Set aside.
4. In a bowl, add the chopped Roma tomatoes, the remainder of the chopped onion, cilantro, jalapeños, and the prepared nopales.
5. Add the juice of the limes and salt to taste to the ensalada mixture. Combine well and store in the fridge for a minimum of 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
6. Season chicken thighs to taste with salt, pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Lightly coat with avocado oil spray.
7. Cook chicken thighs using your preferred method. For air frying, cook at 375° F for 8 minutes, flip, and cook for an additional 7-8 minutes depending on the size, until cooked through.
8. One serving is chicken thighs, 1 cup ensalada de nopal, 28g (approximately 1 oz) queso fresco, and low calorie tortillas.
