Aztec Stew
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I made a yummy concotion for dinner that we call Aztec Stew. It is a warm, comforting stew that’s good when you want something a bit richer for dinner. It ended up with that name because most of the ingredients originated in Central and South America, although not all of them. In addition to foods you are readily familiar with, this one contains something special: Nopalitos! Nopales are the prepared pads of the prickly pear cactus. Normally the younger pads are carefully peeled to remove the spines, then they are cut into small pieces. Nopalitos is a popular dish in Mexico. They have a slightly tart flavor and a bit of a gummy texture, which allows them to thicken soups and stews. Another popular dish is Huevos con Nopales, or scrambled eggs and nopales. They are high in both soluble and insoluble fiber which makes them useful for managing diabetes and cholesterol problems.