Nopalitos is a Mexican cuisine made with diced , the naturally flat stems, called pads, of prickly pear cactus ( Opuntia). They are sold fresh, bottled, or canning and less often dried. They have a light, tart flavor, and a crisp, mucilage texture. Nopalitos are often eaten with eggs as a breakfast and in salads and as lunch and dinner meals.
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