nopals
Edible cactus pads
Nopals are the flat, fleshy pads of prickly pear cactus, eaten as a vegetable in Mexican cuisine.
The pads are typically de-spined, sliced, and grilled or sautéed, with a flavor sometimes compared to green beans.
Nopals with eggs is a breakfast staple.
Singular: nopal.
Spine-covered cactus, edible fruit
- cactusSpiny desert plant
- paddlesHandheld water propulsion tools
- padsCushioned protective layers
- spinesStiff, pointed projections
tunas · fleshy · green · oval · flat · mucilaginous · desert plant · succulent
Removed dirt from
sautéed · charred · roasted · blanched · raw · julienned · marinated · pickled
Plant-based digestive aid
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
- calciumElement twenty, builds bones
magnesium · blood sugar · diabetes · cholesterol · anti-inflammatory · hydrating · pectin · mucilage
prickly pear
Spine-covered cactus, edible fruit
spines · tunas · fleshy · green · oval · flat · mucilaginous · desert plant · succulent · drought-tolerant
cleaned
Removed dirt from
boiled · sautéed · charred · roasted · blanched · raw · julienned · marinated · pickled · tender
fiber
Plant-based digestive aid
- low-calorieMinimal food energy content
- antioxidantOxidation-preventing molecule
- vitamin CEssential water-soluble antioxidant
calcium · magnesium · blood sugar · diabetes · cholesterol · anti-inflammatory · hydrating · pectin · mucilage · digestive
tacos
Filled folded tortillas
asado · escabeche · rellenos · tortas · gorditas · rajas · chilaquiles · quesadillas · empanadas · tamales