Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers
Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers feature tender, lightly seasoned cactus paddles tucked into warm flour tortillas with melted Cheddar and a burst of fresh cilantro. The combination brings a bright, slightly tangy bite from the nopales balanced by creamy cheese, perfect for a quick snack, casual lunch, or shareable appetizer. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 53 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 53 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 7
- Heart Health
- 52
- Metabolic
- 18
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 26
- Performance
- 32
- General Wellness
- 1
Season the nopales with adobo seasoning. Fold the seasoned nopales, Cheddar cheese, and cilantro inside the tortillas.
- 2
Place the filled tortillas in a medium skillet over medium-low heat and warm them until the cheese is melted.
- Calories 254.42 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 8.53 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 29.28 g 11%
- Total Fat 11.59 g Moderate 15%
- Saturated Fat 5.12 g High 26%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 20.19 mg Moderate 7%
- Sodium 784.05 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 1.54 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 1.48 g --
- Added Sugars 1.08 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 312.32 mg Good Source 24%
- Iron 2.35 mg Moderate 13%
- Potassium 213.19 mg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin A 11.98 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 0.96 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.13 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers is made with 5 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Adobo Seasoning, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, and Nopales. Each serving provides about 254.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers made of?
- The main ingredients are Adobo Seasoning, Flour Tortilla, Fresh Cilantro, Nopales, Shredded Cheddar Cheese. The full list of 5 is above.
- How long does it take to make Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 254.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 5 ingredients and 2 steps.
- Is Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers healthy?
- Cheesy Nopales Tortilla Foldovers has an easyChef Pro health score of 37/100. Per serving, it provides 254.42 calories and 8.53 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of calcium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 784.05 mg (34% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 5.12 g (26% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Wheat and Gluten, 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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