nopal
Edible Mexican cactus
Nopal is a type of cactus native to Mexico, especially the prickly pear.
The flat, paddle-shaped pads are eaten as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine, typically grilled or added to salads and tacos: nopal con huevos.
The plant also produces edible fruit called tunas.
Spine-covered cactus, edible fruit
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- scrambled eggsStirred ova dish
- salsa verdeTomatillo-based Mexican condiment
- agua frescaSweetened fruit-infused beverage
pickled · diced · sliced · mucilaginous · tender · tangy · empanadas · huaraches
Spiny desert plant
- padCushioned writing surface
- areolePigmented ring or cactus node
- spinesStiff, pointed projections
- thornsSharp plant projections
prickly · succulent · perennial · drought-resistant · xerophyte · photosynthesis · chlorophyll · stomata
Food from Mexico
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
- pre-ColumbianAmericas before 1492
staple food · Mexican flag · eagle · serpent · Tenochtitlan · symbol · heritage · Day of the Dead
Plant-based digestive aid
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
low-glycemic · magnesium · potassium · pectin · mucilage · hydrating · nutritious · vegan
To leave behind completely
- aridDevoid of water
- SonoranOf a specific southwestern desert
- MexicoNorth American southern nation
- TexasSecond-largest American state
Arizona · dry climate · sandy soil · sun-loving · hillside · scrubland · ranch · indigenous
prickly pear
Spine-covered cactus, edible fruit
- grilledCooked on metal bars
- scrambled eggsStirred ova dish
- salsa verdeTomatillo-based Mexican condiment
agua fresca · pickled · diced · sliced · mucilaginous · tender · tangy · empanadas · huaraches · antojitos
cactus
Spiny desert plant
thorns · prickly · succulent · perennial · drought-resistant · xerophyte · photosynthesis · chlorophyll · stomata · fibrous roots
Mexican cuisine
Food from Mexico
- traditionalFollowing long-held customs
- indigenousOriginating in a region
- AztecAncient Mexican civilization
pre-Columbian · staple food · Mexican flag · eagle · serpent · Tenochtitlan · symbol · heritage · Day of the Dead · market
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
- antioxidantsSubstances counteracting oxidative damage
low-calorie · low-glycemic · magnesium · potassium · pectin · mucilage · hydrating · nutritious · vegan · vegetarian
desert
To leave behind completely
Texas · Arizona · dry climate · sandy soil · sun-loving · hillside · scrubland · ranch · indigenous · Mesoamerican
nopalmoss
Spore-bearing ground cover
water lily · lotus · kelp · seaweed · rainforest plants
nopalleafy greens
Edible plant foliage
lettuce · spinach · water chestnut · cucumber · celery
nopaltofu
Coagulated soy milk block
tempeh · bamboo shoots · water chestnuts · bok choy · nori