“Cactus Breakfast Burrito”
by Ed Keenan, Author of Nature & the Southwest

This is one of ‘Ol Gabby’s favorite recipes when his grub started runnin’ low, especially when vegetables are in short supply. It’s is an old time recipe that can be fixed even to this day. Using the old utensils like, a Dutch oven or cast iron skillet, over an open fire or using charcoal, can make it a real cowboy experience. If you are starting from scratch, check out the article about Fixin’ “Nopalitos”.

Ingredients:
1 T butter or bacon drippins’

1 lb diced cactus (nopalitos)
1 lb diced cooked potatoes
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves pressed garlic
1 clump cilantro chopped (optional)
4 eggs
Jack or cheddar cheese (optional)
Seasonings to taste

Preparation:
Put butter in skillet or Dutch oven.

Add pressed garlic & chopped onions.

Sauté on medium heat for 1 minute.

Add cleaned & diced cactus (nopalitos) & cooked diced potatoes.

Stir & cook ‘till heated.

Add eggs to the mix & scramble together.

Heat flour tortillas on a griddle or skillet.
Spoon portions of the egg mix on to the tortillas.
Add grated cheese, salsa & a pinch of chopped cilantro.
Roll into a hefty burrito.
(Try serving some hot refried beans as a side dish)
Spice up with your favorite hot sauce or chiles.
Serves four hungry campers or cowboys.

COW CHIP/COWBOY POETRY: For a poem, click here.
Cow Chip Poetry - Lies, Lingo and Lore by Southwest Cowboy Poet, Ed Keenan. This is an entertaining collection of cowboy poetry with an extensive 'Glossary of Cowboy Lingo'. Great gift - perfect for trail rides, cookouts, campouts. Contact Arroyo Press, (888) 784-8282, PO Box 1028, Vista CA, 92085. www.SouthwestBlend.com/cowchippoetry

“Cactus Breakfast Burrito” by Ed Keenan, Author of Nature & the Southwest

“Cactus Breakfast Burrito”
by Ed Keenan, Author of Nature & the Southwest