Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip)
Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) blends creamy avocado with tender, tangy cactus for a bright, refreshing bite. Lime, cilantro, jalapeño, and tomato add a fresh snap and gentle heat, making each scoop lively and balanced. Perfect for parties, taco nights, or as a vibrant starter with chips and veggies.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 55 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 45
- Heart Health
- 82
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 29
- Performance
- 49
- General Wellness
- 1
Warm a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the nopales and cook, stirring now and then, until they are soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- 2
In a bowl, mash the avocado with the lime juice, olive oil, and salt. Stir in the tomato, jalapeno, cilantro, and the cooked nopales.
- Calories 176.63 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 2.91 g Low Source 6%
- Carbohydrate 22.12 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.9 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 1.58 g Moderate 8%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 349.49 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 5.5 g Moderate 20%
- Total Sugars 5.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 67.4 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 0.92 mg Low Source 5%
- Potassium 635.35 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 83.92 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 54.22 mg Good Source 60%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Tomatoes 🍅
About This Recipe
Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) is a Mexican appetizer recipe made with 8 ingredients. It takes about 15 mins, serves 4, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, and Jalapeño Pepper. Each serving provides about 176.63 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip)?
- It is a Mexican dip recipe made with 8 ingredients, usually served for appetizer or side dish or snack.
- What is Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) made of?
- The main ingredients are Avocado, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Jalapeño Pepper, Lime Juice. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip)?
- About 15 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 176.63 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) healthy?
- Nopales Guacamole (Cactus Avocado Dip) has an easyChef Pro health score of 50/100. Per serving, it provides 176.63 calories and 2.91 g of protein, or 6% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 349.49 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.58 g (8% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus and Tomatoes, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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