They may not look very tasty, but some types of cactus plants can be eaten and are very healthy. In Mexico, nopalitos----young stems of the cactus-----have been eaten for hundreds of years.
Eating cactus has Recently become more and more popular outside of Mexico. There are many tasty and healthy
Dishes that use cactus stems. One easy way to cook them is in a pan, in some oil. This is how to do it.