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Mexican Chick Pea and Cactus Soup

June 7, 2024 by admin Leave a Comment

Mexican Chick Pea and Cactus Soup

Easy recipe for a hearty, easy-to-make soup with authentic Mexican colors and ingredients: chick peas (garbanzo beans), potatoes, tomatoes, and delicious, nutritious cactus pieces.

Filed Under: Soups, Vegetarian Tagged With: cactus, chick peas, garbanzo beans, ham, nopal, nopales, potatoes, soup, tomatoes

The Nopal, an Edible Cactus

June 7, 2024 by admin Leave a Comment

Nopal cactus pads ready for use

Nopal cactus pads have been consumed in Mexico since time immemorial.  They are an excellent-tasting and very nutritious vegetable that is easy to grow in arid climates unsuitable for a lot of other agriculture. 

Filed Under: Ingredients, Vegetarian Tagged With: cactus, nopal, nopales

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