Sides & Appetizers
Tilapia Stew with Nopal (Cactus)
This Stew has a lot of nice flavor and serves as a great ‚“comfort food‚” without the extra calories. It‚‘s great for those cooler evenings. The cactus is a great healthy option because it is high in protein and fiber, good for bone density and a great source of antioxidants all while being low carb
Ingredients
- 3-4 6oz pieces of Tilapia
- 2 tbls olive oil
- 1 small onion diced
- 4-5 Garlic cloves chopped
- 1 cup cactus diced
- 1/2 cup green olives chopped
- 1/4 cup capers chopped
- 1 15oz can quality Tomatoes diced
- 4 cups vegetable stock
- 2 tbls Mexican oregano
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tbls Salt
- 1/4 cup Cilantro chopped
Directions
- 1
In a large stock pot add the olive oil.
- 2
When hot at the onion and garlic and sauté for about two minutes.
- 3
Add the cactus continue to sauté 4 to 5 minutes until softened.
- 4
Add the capers and green olives, sauté 2 to 3 minutes.
- 5
Add the tomatoes and vegetable stock bring to a boil.
- 6
Add the Mexican oregano, bay leaves, cilantro, and salt.
- 7
Submerge the fish into the stew and simmer for about 15 to 20 minutes until the fish is cooked through.
- 8
To plate: In a bowl add the stew then lay the fish right on top.
- 9
Garnish with parsley.
