“The symbolic importance of the nopal is no coincidence. This plant grows throughout the country and thrives in harsh conditions, making it a symbol of resilience. It has been consumed for over 20,000 years and domesticated for nearly 9,000 years, serving as food, drink, and medicine.”
María Meléndez, Writer
Nopales have been a part of Mexican life for centuries, which of course means that people have found a way to make them delicious too.
Beans, ham, avocado, chicken — the only limit to what you can put inside a torta is your imagination.
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I’m so lucky to live in Mexico. The abundance of fresh fruit and vegetables available for recipes makes me drool. And best of all, it’s in season pretty much all…
