Nopalitos Tofu Scramble
Move over tofu scramble! We have a super special version of this beloved dish with a secret ingredient. Try this nopalitos tofu scramble!
Servings 2 servings
Calories 207kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon of vegetable oil (or ¼ cup of water)
- ½ of a large yellow or red onion, diced
- 4-5 button or white or shitake mushrooms, sliced
- ½ cup of sliced nopalitos (cactus - from a jar)
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 ½ teaspoons of ground cumin
- Pinch of smoked paprika (optional)
- 14 ounces of extra firm tofu, drained and pressed
- Salt, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pan or skillet over medium-high heat, heat the oil. Add the onion, mushrooms, nopalitos, and garlic, and saute for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Sprinkle in the cumin and smoked paprika.
- Using your fingers, crumble the tofu into the pan and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the tofu is golden.
Notes
Make sure you cook your cactus thoroughly so it doesn't feel slimy.
Nutrition
Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 136mg | Potassium: 531mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 126mg | Iron: 4mg