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Cholla Bud Pico de Gallo

Cholla buds are high in fiber and an excellent source of calcium 3.5 oz of cooked cholla buds have about 3 times the daily requirement of calcium for pregnant and breastfeeding people. Fiber helps regulate blood sugar and calcium is great for strong teeth and bones.
Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1/2 C dried cholla buds
  • 1/4 C chopped red and green onions
  • 1/4 C chopped any color bell pepper
  • 1/3 C diced tomatoes
  • 2 Tb fresh chopped cilantro
  • 2 Tb fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 tsp minced jalapeno peppers (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Drain cholla buds, chill until cool and chop
  • Combine all other ingredients with the chopped cholla buds and mix together
  • Season with salt, lime juice, cilantro and
  • jalapeno (optional) to your preference

Notes

Once rehydrated and cooled, eat as a snack
Add to salads, guacamole, soups or pasta
Marinate for 24-48 hours in left over pickle juice for a pickled flavor