PRICKLY PEAR CACTUS

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I first came across grilled/BBQ nopales (cactus paddle) through a good friends father who was originally from Mexico. At first eating a cactus paddle was an odd concept to me (my first thought was Ouch!). Once the needles are removed :) and it is BBQ/grilled it becomes soft but crunchy and is slightly tart. I love it as a side...

Provided by Tessa Pasquill

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 4

6 cactus pads (needles removed)
3 Tbsp olive oil, extra virgin
salt and pepper to taste
sugar to taste

Steps:

  • 1. For a sweeter taste use sugar instead of the salt and pepper.
  • 2. Combine oil, salt/pepper or sugar
  • 3. Place the cacti pads on the grill or BBQ for 10 minutes on each side. While on the grill/BBQ brush each side of the cactus pad with the oil mixture. Serve straight away.

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