A nopal is a cactus with wide, flat paddles called nopales ... The cacti also grow brightly colored flowers and develop fruits called prickly pears (or tunas in Spanish) that also have thorns.

A staple vegetable throughout Mexico, these spiky pads have a unique texture and flavor—and limitless culinary possibilities. Nopales, also known as prickly pear cactus pads, are vastly ...

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 ...