- glochids using appropriate tools.
- Rinse the pads thoroughly and cut them into small strips.
- Boil or sauté the strips until tender.
- Add the tomato and onion and cook until softened.
- Finish with a little olive oil and lemon juice.
- Serve as a vegetable side dish alongside a balanced meal.
Safety note: Cactus spines and tiny hair-like glochids can irritate the skin, mouth, and digestive tract. Use properly prepared edible cactus and avoid consuming parts that may still contain spines.
This recipe is a food preparation, not a treatment for diabetes,
