The most Mexican of ingredients: the nopal (cactus). Cactus is a low-calorie, nutrient-dense vegetable, rich in fiber, vitamins (like C, A, B-complex), and minerals (Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium, Iron) while being very low in fat and cholesterol, making it great for blood sugar and liver health, People are sometimes put off by its mucilaginous nature, but it you soak it for about an hour in a combination of baking soda and salt with a bit of water and then rinse and dry it, it's ready to be use