Low Sugar Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crunchy, bright, and refreshingly simple, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that makes you wonder why you ever reached for a bag of chips. Jicama has a naturally crisp texture and a mild sweetness all its own, so there's absolutely no need for added sugar to make this feel like a treat. Fresh lime juice and zest bring a punchy citrus hit, while turmeric and ginger add a subtle warmth that makes the flavor surprisingly complex for such a short ingredient list. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with just a quick toss and a five-minute rest — no cooking required. It's an ideal option when you're trying to keep snacks clean without sacrificing any of the fun. A scatter of torn cilantro at the end lifts everything with a little herby freshness, though it's completely optional if you're not a cilantro fan. Serve these at a gathering and watch them disappear faster than anything else on the table.
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4 servings
- 1 medium jicama (about 1.5 lb), peeled
- 3 tbsp fresh lime juice (from about 2 limes)
- 1 tsp lime zest
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- ¼ tsp ground turmeric
- ⅛ tsp ground ginger
- 2 tbsp fresh cilantro leaves, roughly torn (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Using a vegetable peeler, remove the tough brown skin from the jicama, then cut away any remaining fibrous layer just beneath the skin until the flesh is fully white and smooth.
- 2
Cut the jicama into 1/2-inch-thick slabs, then cut each slab into sticks roughly 3 inches long and 1/2 inch wide — similar in shape to thick-cut french fries.
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