Artificial Food Coloring Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, juicy, and bright with citrus, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast. Jicama has a satisfying crunch that holds up beautifully to the bold punch of fresh lime juice and zest, making every bite feel refreshing and lively. The golden hue you see here comes entirely from ground turmeric and a touch of ginger — no synthetic dyes, no mystery powders, just real spices doing their thing. That matters more than it might seem, since plenty of packaged snacks and seasoning blends sneak in artificial colorants that are easy to overlook on a label. Here, every ingredient is exactly what it says it is, which makes this a genuinely stress-free option for anyone keeping a close eye on what goes into their food. A quick toss in the bowl, a short rest to let the flavors soak in, and you're done — no cooking required, no complicated prep. Finish with torn cilantro if you like a little herbal lift, and serve right away while the texture is at its best.
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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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