Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly versatile, antioxidant-packed succulent plants. While these spiny cactus paddles are staples in Mexican cooking, their uses are endless and ...

Nopales (or ‘cactus paddles’) are now available at the farmers market for a short time. Although the prickly “spines” have been removed, be very careful when handling nopales. In a large pot, bring 4 ...

The term nopal refers to the the Opuntia, or prickly pear cactus. Historians widely agree that nopales have been a staple in ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine. People across the country are out grilling this weekend. And ...

Eat cactus? For people living in Mexico and the Southwest, the answer is a resounding yes. Nopal, also known as the prickly pear cactus, grows plentifully there and its health benefits and versatility ...

CHICAGO — The formulation of plant-forward foods focuses on whole food nutrition rather than mimicking meat or dairy. Marketers seeking nutrient-dense, sustainable crops to differentiate are finding ...

Cactus might look intimidating, but once you learn how to clean and cook it to make nopales, you’ll be looking for ways to incorporate this nutritional powerhouse into more dishes Walk around almost ...

While many see versatile maiz as the foremost plant in Mexican cookery, cactus occupies a more symbolic role for many Mexicans. You can literally see this by examining the Mexican flag, which depicts ...

Prickly desert cactus sounds like the last thing you’d want to eat. But -- surprise! -- once the spines are off, cactus is juicy and tender, great in anything from salads and soups to main courses and ...

We named Las Almas Rotas, a self-described “shrine to the spirits of Mexico,” our favorite place to get a margarita in 2019, and they continue to impress us by giving us more spirited findings from ...