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Nopales are the pads of the prickly pear cactus, commonly used in Mexican cuisine.

You don’t need to peel them, but removing their spines and trimming the edges is essential.

They have a slightly tart flavor and a texture similar to green beans.

Yes, nopales can be eaten raw in salads after cleaning and cutting.

Yes, you can freeze nopales after cooking or blanching them; store in freezer-safe bags.

You can buy it now on the MasGusto! Latino Market App and get it delivered to your home as fast as tomorrow.

Try nopales salad, tacos, soup, scrambled eggs, or add them to stews and salsas.

Wrap raw pads in plastic or keep in a bag in the fridge for up to a week.

Wash the pads, trim the edges, remove spines, and dice or slice before cooking.

Boil, sauté, grill, or add them to soups and salads after cleaning and dicing.

Boil them in water with a little salt, then rinse them, or cook in a dry skillet until the slime evaporates.

Cooked nopales will last about 3-4 days refrigerated in an airtight container.

You can buy it at MasGusto! Latino Market, www.masgusto.com.

Canned nopales are convenient but may be softer and more acidic; fresh is preferred for best texture.

Jarred nopales are precooked and ready to use, but you can rinse them and sauté, if desired.

Yes, you can blend raw nopales with fruit and veggies for a nutritious smoothie.