Arizona Cactus and Beans Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Arizona Cactus and Beans Recipe). Being surrounded by land filled with wild prickly pear cactus in Arizona, I was inspired to find different ways to enjoy this local plant. This is a simple but tasty recipe that is best if served with warm cornbread.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 18 mins

Total: 33 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Arizona Cactus and Beans Recipe

Ingredients

2 teaspoons vegetable oil

2 potatoes

cut into small rectangles

1 cup shredded carrots

2 ½ (15 ounce) jars nopalitos cactus

drained

1 tablespoon chili powder

2 cloves garlic

minced

2 teaspoons fenugreek seeds

2 teaspoons ground coriander

½ teaspoon ground cumin

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add potatoes and carrots; cook and stir until potatoes are tender about 10 minutes.

Step 2

Stir cactus chili powder garlic fenugreek seeds coriander and cumin into the potato mixture. Cook stirring frequently until cactus is softened about 5 minutes. Add pinto beans; cook stirring gently until just heated through about 3 minutes.

Nutritional Information

Arizona Cactus and Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 159.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.9g 14%

Carbohydrates: 30g 10%

Dietary Fiber: 9.6g 38%

Sugars: 1.6g

Fat: 2.7g 4%

Saturated Fat: 0.4g 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 4195IU 84%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.1mg 24%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 29%

Vitamin C: 40.5mg 67%

Folate: 52mcg 13%

Calcium: 338.7mg 34%

Iron: 3.3mg 18%

Magnesium: 140.1mg 50%

Potassium: 1085.2mg 30%

Sodium: 216.7mg 9%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 16%

Calories From Fat: 24.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.