Gluten Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those vegetables that deserves way more attention than it gets — crisp, mildly sweet, and satisfying in a way that feels almost indulgent without any of the guilt. Cut into thick sticks and tossed with bright lime juice, fragrant zest, and a whisper of turmeric and ginger, this snack hits a flavor note that's refreshing, a little exotic, and completely addictive. Every single ingredient here is naturally free of gluten, so there's no label-reading stress or ingredient swaps required — just real, whole food that happens to be exactly what you need. The short resting time after tossing is a small but important step; it lets the citrus and spice actually sink into the surface of the jicama rather than just sitting on top. A scatter of torn cilantro at the end adds a pop of herbal freshness that ties everything together beautifully. This works equally well as a light appetizer, a crunchy side, or something to set out while dinner is still on the stove.
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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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