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 ...

Emilia's menu also includes the more traditional nopales a la Mexicana: fried nopales with onion, tomato and chili peppers, with rice and beans on the side. Nopalitos are also believed to have medical ...

NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with food writer Maria Melendez Ayala about nopales, edible cactus plants that are a staple in Mexican cuisine. People across the country are out grilling this weekend. And ...