Seed Oil Free Jicama Sticks with Lime & Sea Salt
Jicama is one of those underrated vegetables that deserves way more time in the spotlight, and this bright, crunchy snack is the perfect introduction. The sticks get tossed in fresh lime juice, lime zest, sea salt, turmeric, and ginger — a combination that's bold, refreshing, and just a little exotic without being complicated. Because the whole recipe is built around whole vegetables and spices, there's no oil involved at all, which makes it a genuinely clean option when you're trying to avoid industrially processed fats hiding in your food. Packaged snacks and restaurant appetizers almost always rely on seed oils for flavor or texture, so having a go-to recipe like this one in your back pocket is genuinely useful. The jicama itself stays satisfyingly crisp even after resting in the lime mixture, giving you that snappy bite that makes it feel indulgent without any of the baggage. A scatter of fresh cilantro at the end adds a herby lift that ties everything together beautifully. It's the kind of simple, vibrant dish that disappears fast at a gathering — or makes a seriously good afternoon snack straight from the bowl.
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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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