Alpha Gal Friendly Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, cooling, and bright with citrus, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Jicama is a naturally plant-based root vegetable, which makes it a genuinely safe and satisfying choice when mammalian products need to stay off the menu entirely. Fresh lime juice and zest do the heavy lifting here, coating every stick in a tangy, aromatic layer that gets even better after a short rest. A pinch of turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting without overwhelming the clean, slightly sweet crunch of the jicama itself. There's no cooking required and no animal-derived ingredients hiding in the mix — just whole, simple produce and pantry spices you can trust. Torn cilantro scattered over the top adds a fresh, herby finish that makes these feel almost restaurant-worthy. Serve them as an appetizer, a side, or an afternoon snack and watch them vanish.
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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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