Even if the pad is spineless, you'll want to scrape the areoles, the little nodules that the spines grow from, in case there are any tiny thorns remaining. After the needles have been removed ...

What it is: Prickly pear cactus pads, also known as nopales (singular: nopal), are commonly consumed as a vegetable in Mexico and Central America. The cactus pads—the flat “paddles” that grow from the ...

The cactus pads are packed with calcium, magnesium, and fiber. They also contain vitamins A, C, and K. Like many vegetables, nopales are low in fat, cholesterol, and calories.

The cactus pads - known as nopales - were imported from Mexico and sold at several retail and wholesale locations around California, including a Stater Bros. distribution center in San Bernardino ...

Nopales, the pads of opuntia ficus-indica, also known as beaver tails, prickly pear cactus, paddle cactus or nopal, are a sort of vegetable shmoo, with plenty of edible variations, but you better ...

Myth: Cactus is always classified as a vegetable. Fact: Most food and nutrition literature regards cactus as a vegetable when the cactus pad is being discussed. The prickly pear, however, is ...

Dangerously high levels of banned pesticides in edible cactus from Mexico spurred California health officials to issue a public warning today urging ...

Nopales, also known as cactus pads or paddles, have long been a part of my California culinary life. I've had periodic bursts of enthusiasm over their slightly lemony flavor and firm-to-the-bite ...

State health officials Sunday warned the public about eating cactus that was tainted by a dangerous pesticide in Mexico.

Planting the pad too deep will encourage rot, says Lorraine Thomas of K&L Cactus Nursery in Amador County.

Rinse the cactus pads under cold running water and examine carefully to be sure all thorns have been removed. Trim off the edges with scissors and peel using a knife or vegetable peeler. Rinse again.