Nopal

About

A staple of Mexican cuisine, nopales are the edible pads of the prickly pear cactus. When cooked, they have a slightly tangy, citrusy flavor with a texture similar to green beans, but they can also be eaten raw. It is often sold fresh in Mexico, is cleaned and sliced to order, though it can also be found canned, bottled, or dried. They're used in dishes like eggs with nopales, tacos, salads, and as a side vegetable.