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.
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