Recipe: Agua De Nopal [edit]

Step 1

JUICE IT: Many Mexicans drink nopal juice because it is believed to control diabetes and relieve intestinal upsets.

Step 2

Cut the raw paddles into pieces that will fit in your blender. Throw in 3-inch-long slices of lemon peel and sugar. Use the liquefy function until your mixture has the consistency of apple juice. Add ice and serve.

Step 3

Serves 2.