Nopal
Vegetables$6.47 / 935gApproximate price based on Canadian supermarkets.
Nopal - an authentic Mexican cooking ingredient (vegetables). Find it in Mexican and Latin American grocery stores across Canada or online via Amazon Canada. The recipes below show how to use this ingredient step by step.
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How it's used in Mexican cooking
Nopal, part of the vegetables section of the Mexican pantry, appears in 12 recipes in our collection, including Bean Tlacoyos, Beef with Cactus Paddles and Mexican-Style Cactus Paddles (Nopales a la Mexicana). Each recipe shows step by step how it is added, in what quantity and which other ingredients it is paired with - the most reliable guide to how it is actually used in Mexican cooking.
Recipes using nopal
Bean Tlacoyos
Beef with Cactus Paddles
Mexican-Style Cactus Paddles (Nopales a la Mexicana)
Tlacoyos
Romeritos in Mole
Chicken Mixiote
Tortas de Camaron Seco (Dried Prawn Fritters)
Eggs with Cactus Paddles
Grilled Nopales (Cactus Paddles)
Tacos Placeros (Market Tacos)
Tacos de Cecina (Cured Pork Tacos)
Ximbó (Maguey-Wrapped Nopal and Bean Parcels)
Frequently asked questions
How many recipes use Nopal?
Nopal is used in 12 recipes in our collection, such as Bean Tlacoyos and Beef with Cactus Paddles. The full list, with a photo and link for each recipe, is on this page.
Where can I buy Nopal in Canada?
You can buy Nopal online via the Amazon link on this page, or look for it at Mexican and Latin American grocery stores in Canada.