Cactus Paddle Vegan Caviar

A savory, vegan twist on traditional caviar using tender cactus paddles. This unique dish features a burst of tangy, fresh flavors perfect as a spread or garnish.

Steps

1. Boil diced cactus paddle in salted water for 10 minutes until tender, then drain and rinse to reduce slime. 2. In a bowl, combine cactus paddle, tomato, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, smoked paprika, and salt. 3. Mix gently until well blended, allowing flavors to meld for 5 minutes. 4. Serve chilled or at room temperature, garnished with fresh cilantro leaves. 5. Enjoy as a unique spread on crackers or as a topping for salads and tacos.

1 young cactus paddle (nopales), cleaned and diced 1 small tomato, finely chopped 1 tbsp finely chopped onion 1 tbsp lemon juice 1 tsp olive oil 1/4 tsp smoked paprika Salt to taste Fresh cilantro leaves for garnish