Tree Nut 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 incredibly satisfying to snack on. Cut into thick sticks and tossed with fresh lime juice, zest, sea salt, turmeric, and a hint of ginger, this snack hits that perfect balance of bright, tangy, and just a little earthy. The short resting time before serving is a small but smart step that lets the citrus and spices really sink into the surface of each piece. Everything here is whole, simple, and naturally free from tree nuts — no labels to scrutinize, no swaps needed. It comes together in one bowl with nothing more than a knife and a peeler, making it as low-effort as snacks get. A scatter of torn cilantro at the end adds a fresh herbal note that ties the whole thing together beautifully. Serve it as an appetizer, a side, or just something to graze on while dinner finishes up.
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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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