Cactus Pad
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Cactus pads or nopales, are the stems of the prickly pear cactus, which is a member of the Opuntia species of cactus. The Opuntia cactus pad is edible, but those producing prickly pears, Opuntia ficus-indica are deliberately farmed for cactus pads.
Cactus paddle - In the southwest and Mexico, the large, flat, fleshy, oval green pads of the nopal cactus are prepared as a vegetable. When cooked, pieces have the color and translucence of cooked bell pepper, but they are also viscid, like okra.
cactus paddle: A pad, or stem, of a prickly pear cactus, which is used in Mexican cuisine. Also called nopales.
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Cactus pads contain beta carotene, iron, some B vitamins, and are good sources of both vitamin C and calcium.
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[Spanish] cactus paddles cut into strips or dices; usually refers to the canned and pickled cactus.
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nopale = prickly pear cactus pad = prickly pear cactus leaf = prickly pear cactus paddle = nopal Notes: The canned version is acceptable substitute for fresh, but it has an inferior texture.
Nopales/Nopalitos - Cooked slices of cactus paddle.
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The pads and fruits of the Opuntia cactus are cooked and eaten. Cactus paddle ...
Nopales - Cactus pads cooked and used like okra
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