1560s, to remove (a nut, etc.) from a shell, from shell (n.). The meaning to bombard with shells is first attested 1856. To shell out disburse (1801) is a figurative use from the image of extracting nuts. Related: Shelled; shelling.
There are 14 calories in 1 cup, slices (3 oz) of Nopales (Cactus Leaf), raw. You'd need to walk 4 minutes to burn 14 calories. Visit CalorieKing to see calorie count and nutrient data for all portion sizes.
Nopales Cactus Stew. Ingredients. Â¼-Â½ cup of onion; 1-2 leaves (or paddles?) of cactus; 1-2 cups of tomato; Spices: cumin seeds and cayenne; Salt; Oil; Optional: Spinach leaves or kale; Directions. Roast 1 tsp. of cumin seeds in a spoon of oil into a stove-top pot/curved pan. Add onion and brown. Add chopped cactus, and cover with a lid and steam cook. After a few minutes, add chopped tomatoes (and spinach or kale if you want). Cook covered for two or three more minutes. Add salt and cayenne to taste. Dig in! Close-Up of Cactus. This really doesnât need any outside flavors because when cooked, the cactus tastes lemony!