Cactus Paddles

Try topping this with a sprinkling of ground pistachio meats.

INGREDIENTS | SERVES 4

2 pounds fresh cactus paddles

1 small yellow onion

4 garlic cloves

2 tablespoons butter

1 teaspoon dried oregano

1 cup sour cream

1. Clean the cactus paddles and pat dry. Cut into 1" pieces. Remove the skin from the onion and cut into ¹⁄₄" pieces. Remove the skin from the garlic and cut into thin slices.
2. Melt the butter in a skillet on low heat. Add the cactus pieces, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook, stirring periodically, until the onion is clear.
3. Drain off excess butter. Stir in the sour cream.