Vegan Nopales & Corn Tacos
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 15 mins
- Total Time: 25 mins
- Yield: 8-10 1x
- Category: Entree
- Cuisine: Mexican, Gluten-Free, Vegan
Ingredients
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- FOR THE NOPALES:
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 4 cactus paddles (5–7 inches in length) – cleaned & sliced
- 1 red bell pepper, thinly sliced
- 1/4 yellow onion, thinly sliced
- 1 jalapeño or serrano pepper, diced (optional)
- 1 tbsp liquid smoke
- Sea salt to taste
- FOR THE TACOS:
- 1 1/2 cups raw organic sweet corn
- 8–10 corn tortillas
- TOPPINGS:
- 1 cup vegan cheese (I used follow your heart brand)
- 1 avocado, cut into slices
- fresh cilantro leaves & lime wedges for serving
Instructions
- Heat a large cast iron skillet with 1 tbsp avocado oil over medium high heat. Add sliced nopales to the skillet and cook for a few minutes until mixture is warmed and just beginning to brown
- Add sliced onion and red bell pepper to the skillet & cook with the nopales for a few minutes until heated throughout. Add in seasoning and liquid smoke – turn off heat & leave skillet on the stovetop to stay warm while you prepare the tacos
- Warm a griddle over medium heat, once hot, add a few corn tortillas to the griddle & cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Fill with each tortilla with the nopales, using about 1/2 cup of filling per taco (use more or less depending on the size of your tortillas)
- Remove filled tortillas from griddle and put on plates to serve. To each taco add raw sweet corn, a slice or two of avocado, vegan cheese & fresh cilantro leaves
- Serve tacos with lime wedges. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition Facts: Calculated with avocado and cheese.
I like to add refried black beans to up my protein and fiber intake :)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 79
- Fat: 2.7g
- Carbohydrates: 12.9g
- Fiber: 2.6g
- Protein: 2.4g
Find it online: https://livesimplynatural.com/vegan-nopales-corn-tacos/