How to Make Prickly Pear Enchilada Sauce - A Step-by-Step Guide

Prickly pears are unique fruits that come from the prickly pear cactus, and they are a staple in Mexican and Southwestern cuisine. These vibrant fruits have a sweet and slightly tangy flavor, and they can be used in a variety of dishes, from jams and syrups to cocktails and sauces. One delicious and creative way to incorporate prickly pears into your cooking is by making a prickly pear enchilada sauce.

This prickly pear enchilada sauce is a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors,...

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Ingredients

  • 1 prickly pear, peeled and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
  • 2 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small pieces
  • 6 (8 inch) flour tortillas
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ onion, chopped
  • ½ bell pepper, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup water
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 cube chicken bouillon
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
  • 1 dash pepper sauce
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 32 mins
  • Total Time: 57 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 enchiladas

  • Place prickly pear in a fine-mesh strainer set over a bowl. Mash with a potato masher to extract juice. Discard seeds and pulp.
  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until juices run clear, 5 to 8 minutes.
  • Divide cooked chicken among 6 tortillas. Top with mozzarella cheese. Fold in opposing ends and roll up tortillas. Place seam-side down in a casserole dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted and tortilla edges are crisp, about 15 minutes.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-low heat. Add onion, bell pepper, garlic, and salt; cook and stir until very tender, about 5 minutes. Pour in prickly pear juice, water, lemon juice, bouillon cube, cornstarch, and pepper sauce; whisk until cornstarch dissolves into the sauce.
  • Bring sauce to a simmer over medium heat. Stir in sour cream. Simmer until flavors combine, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in parsley. Spoon sauce over tortillas.
  • Nutrition

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 34mg
    • Sodium: 610mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 13g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 117mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 265mg