With a crunchy texture like water chestnuts and a subtly-sweet taste similar to apples, jicama is a delightfully tropical root vegetable that’s more versatile than meets the eye!

It can be eaten raw—in salads, slaws, or simply tossed with lime juice and Tajin. It can also be enjoyed cooked—sliced into “fries” or breakfast hash. A low-carb and delicious altertnative to potatoes? 是的,请! Discover some of our favorite jicama recipes to make the most of this often overlooked veggie.

Mango Jicama Guacamole

Crunchy jicama and sweet, 多汁的 mango add a tropical twist to traditional guacamole in this simple, but delicious appetizer.

成分

1/2 cup chopped mango
1/2 cup cubed jicama
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice
2 large ripe 鳄梨s
1/2 teaspoon 盐
1 clove garlic, smashed
2 small scallions, chopped
1 pinch chili powder

方向

Peel and chop the mango and jicama in small, even pieces; sprinkle with a teaspoon of lime juice and reserve.
Halve the 鳄梨s and remove the pits; scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash coarsely with a fork, then add the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, 盐 and garlic and mix. Stir in the scallions.
Spread the guacamole in a small serving bowl. Sprinkle mango and jicama on top of the guacamole, then dust with chili powder. Serve immediately with chips or quesadillas.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Co+op

tangerine and jicama salad — Photo Courtesy of Co+op

橘子 & 豆薯沙拉

Made with just a handful of flavorful, complementary ingredients, this chopped salad is tart, 多汁的, and pleasantly citrusy.

成分

3 tangerines, peeled and segmented
1 cup pineapple chunks, diced
3 cups jicama, peeled and cut into matchsticks
1/2 cup red onion, julienned
1/2 cup carrots, peeled and shredded
1/2 cup green bell pepper, diced
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1⁄3 cup fresh lime juice

方向

Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Co+op

Jicama Mango Slaw with Cilantro & 石灰

Given that it’s technically a root vegetable, jicama can easily be shredded to create a subtly-sweet, refreshing slaw.

In this slaw, shredded jicama is paired with ripe mango, cilantro, lime, red onions, and jalapeños.

Enjoy this slaw alongside any grilled protein or straight out of the bowl with a fork—it’s that good.

Find the full recipe at Feasting at Home

豆薯薯条 — Photo Courtesy of Spend With Pennies

Oven-Baked Jicama Fries

Again, because it’s a root vegetable, jicama can somtimes be prepared just like a potato.

Here, jicama is transformed into low-carb fries!

一次去皮, jicama is cut into slices, boiled for 10-12 minutes, and patted dry before being tossed with garlic powder, 经验丰富的盐, 黑胡椒粉, and chili powder.

The fries are then baked in the oven for around 40 minutes before being served with your favorite dip or alongside a larger meal.

Find the full recipe at Spend with Pennies

jicama chopped salad — Photo Courtesy of EatingWell

Chopped 豆薯沙拉

Calling for just a few simple ingredients, this Italian-inspired chopped salad is quick and easy to toss together on a weeknight.

A simple dressing of olive oil, 盐, and pepper combine with pepperoncini and sun-dried tomatoes to provide bright, bold flavors that contrast jicama’s sweet watery crunch.

Toss together this jicama salad for a healthy lunch or serve it alongside your next plate of spaghetti.

Find the full recipe at EatingWell