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12Ingredients
35Minutes
450Calories
Description
This recipe for Cheese and Nopal Stack with Chili Vinaigrette makes a fun addition to the dinner table or can be served as a savory starter. Nopal is another name for prickly pear. The addition of nopal to this recipe makes it a fun and unique one t…
at you will not soon forget. Made by layering seared manchego cheese, seared nopal, and fresh tomato slices, these Cheese and Nopal Stacks are covered in a spicy chili vinaigrette prepared beforehand, see recipe instructions.
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Ingredients
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- 3 guajillo chilies
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup apple vinegar
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- salt
- 0.5 kilograms panela cheese (or ricotta cheese or high moisture mozzarella)
- 6 tomatoes
- 6 nopales (tender, cactus)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup vinaigrette (chili)
Directions
- Rinse the chilies, remove the seeds, and soak in 1 cup hot water until soft. Drain and pat dry.
- In a blender, add the chilies, oil, vinegar, garlic, sugar, and salt to taste.
- Puree and drain.
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450Calories
Sodium18% DV420mg
Fat65% DV42g
Protein18% DV9g
Carbs4% DV12g
Fiber4% DV1g
| Calories450Calories from Fat380 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Fat42g65% |
| Saturated Fat14g70% |
| Trans Fat |
| Cholesterol60mg20% |
| Sodium420mg18% |
| Potassium450mg13% |
| Protein9g18% |
| Calories from Fat380 |
| % DAILY VALUE |
| Total Carbohydrate12g4% |
| Dietary Fiber1g4% |
| Sugars10g20% |
| Vitamin A |
| Vitamin C |
| Calcium |
| Iron |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your Daily Values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Reviews(1)
★★★★★
Vicki O. 4 years ago
★★★★★
This is a perfect appetizer for any spicy meal. The apple cider vinegar is a really nice addition that provides a tart flavor to the nopales and tomatoes. I love this dish.