nopales
/noʊˈpɑleɪz/
noun
- The flat, oval pads (stems) of the prickly pear cactus, used as a vegetable in Mexican and Southwestern cooking.
- I grilled nopales and added them to my tacos for a tangy, crunchy texture.
- At the market, you can buy fresh nopales already cleaned and sliced.
- Nopales are often cooked with eggs or in salads for a nutritious meal.