Prickly pear pads, or nopales, are widely available in Mexican groceries, but they are also showing up in Arizona farms.

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Lindsey DeSoto, RD, is a nutrition writer, medical reviewer, and registered dietitian who helps clients improve their diet for health-related reasons. Her writing covers a variety of topics, including ...