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Nopal is a common name in Spanish for Opuntia cacti (commonly referred to in English as prickly pear or tender cactus), as well as for its pads. The name nopal derives from the Nahuatl word nohpalli [noʔˈpalːi] for the pads of the plant. There are about 114 known species in Mexico, where it is a common ingredient in numerous Mexican cuisine dishes. The nopal pads can be eaten raw or cooked, used in marmalades, soups, stews and salads, as well as being used for traditional medicine or as fodder for animals. Farmed nopales are most often of the species Opuntia ficus-indica or Opuntia matudae although the pads of almost all Opuntia species are edible. The other edible part of the nopal cactus is the fruit, called tuna in Spanish and "prickly pear" in English.

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Nopales a la Mexicana - Learn how to do make it today

A recipe that says "a la Mexicana” refers to a dish that is cooked with the cooking trinity of tomato, onion, and pepper. Nopales Recipe...

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How to Cook Nopales - Removing Slime from Nopales

How to cook nopales without slime. Nopales, prickly pear cactus paddles, are delicious, but you need to know some tricks to cook nopales without slime...

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Pollo con Nopales (Chicken and Cactus) Recipe

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How To Cook Nopales (Cactus Paddles) | Quick and Easy!

In this post, I'll show you how to cook nopales and give you a few ideas for dishes that you can make with them...

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How to Cook Nopales (Cactus Paddles) - 40 Aprons

Ever wondered how to cook nopales at home? It's so easy! I'll fill you in on everything you need to know when it comes to choosing and cooking cactus paddles, including 2 of my favorite cooking methods. Pretty soon you'll be pairing this delicious veggie...

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Ensalada de Nopales (Mexican Cactus Leaves Salad) – The Bossy Kitchen

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Mexican Cactus Salad (Nopalitos), Recipe and Variations

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Nopales Salad - Onion Rings & Things

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Cactus Salsa or Mexican Nopalitos - Adriana's Best Recipes

Learn how to make the Cactus Salsa also known as Mexican Nopalitos, a classic Mexican Cuisine appetizer, and a favorite of ours...

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3 Nopales Recipes – Alma's Recipes

Recipe#1 Ingredients 1 1/2lb nopales (or 6 cups) 1/2 bunch of cilantro 4 garlic cloves 1/4 onion 4 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon oregano 2 teaspoons salt 2 cups water 4 jalapeños Recipe #2 In…...

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Nopales con Huevo - Muy Bueno

Say adiós to complicated recipes because my Nopales con Huevos recipe is here to prove that magic can happen with just 5 simple ingredients. ...

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Nopal Cactus Smoothie - Healthier Steps

This delicious nopal cactus smoothie is so easy to prepare, a quick and easy breakfast recipe that is nourishing for the body...

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Tortitas de Camarón con Nopales (Mexican Dried Shrimp Patties) - Muy Bueno

Tortitas de Camarón con Nopales - a Mexican Lenten dish w/ lightly spicy guajillo chile sauce & cooked nopales served on dried shrimp patties...

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Sopa de Nopal (Nopales and Tomatillo Stew) | Saveur

This cactus, tomatillo, and potato stew from Mexico City home cook Susana Rangel Gutierrez is flavored with crisp pork rinds, which add robust depth and crunch...

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Nopalitos with Tomatoes and Onions Recipe

Nopalitos are chopped and cooked prickly pear cactus paddles that come together in just 20 minutes...

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Nopales en Escabeche - Pickled Nopales Recipe | Hank Shaw

A recipe for nopales en escabeche, pickled nopales from Mexico. Prickly pear cactus pads pickled with jalapenos, carrots and onions...

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Nopal Cactus with Caramelized Onion, Guajillo Chile and Fresh Cheese - Rick Bayless

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Nopales Recipe - Cactus Sautéed With Onion - Adán Medrano

Nopales recipe, Texas Mexican cactus sautéed with onion slices. Explains how to clean the cactus, remove the spines. Anti-oxidant, anti-cholesterol...

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Grilled Nopales Make the Perfect Vegetarian Meal

A quick trim gets fresh cactus ready for dinner. Here's the simple recipe from Angie Vargas...

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Nopalitos con Arroz y Pollo {Easy Nopales with Rice & Chicken Recipe} - Sweet Life

Rice baked in vibrant salsa verde sauce with nopales, fresh lime juice and chicken is the ultimate baked dinner recipe. Made with traditional Mexican flavors, my nopalitos con arroz recipe reminds me of dinner at...

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Nopales and Roasted Corn Tacos Recipe | SideChef

Warm corn tortillas topped with shredded cheese, nopales and roasted corn, a drizzle of lime crema, crumbled cotija cheese, a slice of avocado, fresh cilantro leaves and a squeeze of lime – these nopales and roasted corn tacos are one of the best things...

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Ensalada de Nopales {Cactus Paddle Salad} & How to Cook Nopales - La Cocina de Leslie

Ensalada de Nopales is a classic Mexican salad made with cactus paddles, tomato, onion, cilantro, and serrano chiles. This delicious salad can be served as a side dish with your favorite Mexican dishes, or as a garnish for your favorite soups, stews...

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