Paraben Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Crisp, cool, and bursting with citrus, these jicama sticks are the kind of snack that disappears fast once they hit the table. Jicama's naturally mild, slightly sweet crunch pairs beautifully with the brightness of fresh lime juice and zest, while a pinch of turmeric and ginger add just enough warmth to keep things interesting. The whole thing comes together in one bowl with zero cooking required — just peel, slice, toss, and you're done. For anyone navigating paraben-free eating, packaged snacks and pre-made dips can be a minefield of preservatives and synthetic additives, so a recipe built entirely from whole, fresh ingredients is genuinely refreshing. Every component here — jicama, lime, sea salt, a couple of ground spices — is exactly what it says it is, with nothing hidden in the mix. A scatter of torn cilantro at the end adds a pop of color and herby freshness that makes the whole plate feel like something you'd order at a great taco spot. Keep these in mind for your next gathering, because they're light, crowd-pleasing, and completely fuss-free.
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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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