Gut Friendly Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those vegetables that deserves far more attention than it gets, and this simple preparation lets it shine without any fuss. The sticks are crisp and refreshing on their own, but a quick toss in fresh lime juice, zest, sea salt, turmeric, and ginger transforms them into something genuinely craveable. Jicama is naturally high in inulin, a prebiotic fiber that feeds beneficial gut bacteria, making it a smart choice when you're trying to eat in a way that supports digestion. The whole thing comes together with just a bowl and a knife — no cooking required — which means the jicama stays raw and its fiber content fully intact. A short five-minute rest lets the citrus and warm spices soak into each stick, so the flavor goes beyond the surface. Torn cilantro scattered over the top adds a bright, herby finish that pulls the whole snack together. It works beautifully as an afternoon snack, a light starter, or a crunchy side alongside grilled proteins.
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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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