Look for it in the specialty cheese section of most large supermarkets or Latin markets.
Serve the tostadas alongside carne asada or grilled chicken, or as an appetizer before your favorite Mexican meal.
For me, that was cooked carrots, green peas and beets.
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Green peas also made their way into my body, barely intact.
Even now, I dont know if thats true, but it did the trick!
Nopales, also known as prickly pear, are the paddles of the nopal or prickly pear cactus.
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Nopales have a bright green color, a slightly viscous texture, and a tart, slightly bitter flavor.
They are rich in antioxidants and fiber and are widely used in Mexico to relieve constipation.
They make frequent appearances as an appetizer or served alongside carne asada or pan-seared fish.
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Finding fresh cactus paddles in the U.S. might be the trickiest part.
But lucky for you, using canned or jarred ones solves the problem.
Assembling the tostadas is very straightforward.
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Personally, I like using crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese instead.
And for an extra Mexican touch, add your favorite salsa on top.
Scoop avocado flesh into a small bowl; mash with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt.
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If usingfresh nopales paddles, scrape off any thorns and trim any tough edges.
If theyre not already chopped, cut into 1/2-inch pieces.
Cook in boiling water until tender, 20 to 25 minutes.
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Drain and pat dry.
If usingjarred or canned, just rinse and pat dry.
- Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day.
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