Steps to Prepare Peruvian Apple Cactus Arizona

Mexican Pintos With Cactus

Like the peruvian apple cactus, this cactus is not native to arizona or the united states.

Recipe Summary Mexican Pintos With Cactus

An honest Mexican recipe for pinto beans using bacon, chilies and cactus.

Ingredients | Peruvian Apple Cactus Arizona

2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed

3 tablespoons salt, divided

3 slices bacon, chopped

2 large flat cactus leaves (nopales)

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped

2 slices onion

Directions

Place the pinto beans into a slow cooker, and fill to the top with hot water. Add the bacon, 2 tablespoons of salt, jalapeno and onion. Cover, and cook on High for 3 to 4 hours, adding water as needed, until beans are tender.

Remove any thorns from the cactus leaves, and slice into small pieces. Place in a saucepan with 1 tablespoon of salt, and fill with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for 15 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water for 1 minute. Add to the beans when they are soft, and cook for 15 more minutes on High.

Info | Peruvian Apple Cactus Arizona

prep: 10 mins cook: 4 hrs total: 4 hrs 10 mins Servings: 10 Yield: 10 servings

TAG : Mexican Pintos With Cactus

Side Dish, Beans and Peas,

Images of Peruvian Apple Cactus Arizona

Peruvian Apple Cactus Arizona / Peruvian apple cactus looks very much like the cacti that most people invariably think about when they hear the word cactus.