Nopal cactus, also known as the prickly pear cactus, is found natively in the southwestern regions of the United States and in Mexico. The flat cactus pads can be eaten when the plant is young. When ...

This week we cook up four nopal (cactus) recipes that go beyond the traditional Mexican and Tex-Mex dishes we love in South Texas. Paul Stephen is a food writer for the Express-News. He can be reached ...

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 ...

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 ...

Nopal cactus is low in calories and high in fiber, vitamins, and minerals like calcium. It can help lower blood sugar when added to meals, especially for people with diabetes, but talk with a ...

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 ...

The nopal cactus is more commonly known as the prickly pear cactus. Many people believe it has multiple health benefits due to its high antioxidant, vitamin, and mineral content. However, research is ...

Ask a Mexican what nopales are known for, and you might watch a nostalgic smile wash over their face. That’s what happens when Hector Saldivar, CEO of San Francisco-based Tia Lupita, recalls the ...