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Nopales and Roasted Corn Tacos (Cactus)

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Scrub the cactus paddles under running water using a firm brush.

Ingredients (for 8 servings)

  • 4 whole โ€” medium cactus paddles (nopales)
  • 1 whole โ€” Sea salt, to taste
  • ¼ whole โ€” yellow onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 whole โ€” jalapeño pepper, diced (or serrano)
  • 4 tbsp โ€” fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tbsp โ€” neutral oil (or avocado oil)
  • 1½ cups โ€” fire‑roasted corn kernels (thawed if frozen)
  • 1 whole โ€” lime
  • 8 whole โ€” white corn tortillas
  • 1 cup โ€” shredded Monterey Jack cheese (or cheddar)
  • ½ cup โ€” sour cream
  • 1 whole โ€” avocado, sliced
  • 1 whole โ€” Cotija cheese, crumbled, to taste