Name: Grilled Onion and Nopalitos Tacos with Queso Fresco
Prep Time: 30 min. Cook Time: 20 min.
Ingredients:
2 tbsp kosher salt
1/2 cup(s) fresh lime, juiced & divided use
1 lb fresh nopalitos, cut in half
2 large onions, ends trimmed, skin removed and cut into rings
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp cumin
3/4 cup(s) queso fresco, crumbled
Instructions:
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add salt and half of the lime juice.
Cut nopalitos into 1/2 inch strips (approximately) and place them into the water. Cook for 10 minutes. Drain and set nopalitos aside to cool.
Pre-heat grill to medium heat, 350°F - 375°F. Place grilled onions and blanched nopalitos onto grill.
Cook until onions are soft and everything has grill marks.
Chop up onions and nopalitos and place in a large bowl. Add lime juice, garlic, cumin, and queso fresco. Mix thoroughly and serve on tortillas or taco shells.
