Simple Nopales Tacos with Cotija Cheese (Cactus Paddle Tacos) - SippitySup

Ingredients

• 5–6 fresh, young, green cactus paddles (about 1 ½ lbs)
• 2 tablespoon vegetable oil (divided)
• salt and black pepper
• ½ large onion (peeled and cut into ½” dice)
• 2–3 fresh jalapeños (stemmed, halved, seeded, and cut into ½” dice)
• ½ teaspoon cumin seeds
• ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 10–12 (4‑inch) tortillas (warmed before using)
• crumbled cotija cheese (to taste)
• cilantro leaves (to taste)
• lime wedges (optional)