Sauteed nopales are a tasty taco ingredient as well as a hearty side dish

PREPARATION	INGREDIENTS
PREP 10 min	2 c NOPAL CACTUS, RINSED AND CHOPPED, THORNS REMOVED* (see video below)
COOK 10-15 min MED HEAT	1 CLOVE GARLIC, FINELY CHOPPED
NON-STIC SKILLET	1 TOMATO, CHOPPED
SERVES 4	1 Tbsp OIL, WATER, or VEGETABLE BROTH

INSTRUCTIONS
1. Heat OLIVE OIL, WATER or BROTH to medium temperature.
2. Add GARLIC and sautee lightly
3. Add TOMATO and NOPALES and stir lightly
4. Lower heat and sautee 10-15 minutes until nopales turn dark green

*If you are starting with fresh uncut nopales, clean and remove spines and nodes. This video shows how to do that.