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Featuring Hardy Jicama, the January Pick of the Month

Jicama Fries

Jicamas are a good source of potassium and vitamin C. They can be enjoyed raw or cooked!

Check out the French fry recipe below, and pick up some jicama today from your local grocery store!

Prep Time: 15 minutes.

Cook Time: 40 minutes.

Servings: 2 to 4.

Ingredients

  • 1 (1 lb.) raw jicama, peeled and sliced into 3-inch-long fries.
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil.
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt.
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2.  Place jicama strips in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1/4 cup water. Cover and microwave for 8 minutes, stopping once to gently stir.
  3.  Using oven mittens, remove the bowl from the microwave. Remove jicama strips to paper towels to dry.
  4.  In a large bowl, toss partially-cooked jicama fries with olive oil and spices.
  5.  Place in one layer on a lightly greased ceramic rimmed baking dish. Bake for about 40 minutes until starting to brown.

What’s so Great About Jicama?

  • The root vegetable is low in calories and high in fiber and water.
  • It is rich in antioxidants and can help boost heart health and reduce risk of cancer.
  • Jicama contains many important vitamins and minerals such as folate, potassium, magnesium and vitamin C.

What’s the Best Way to Eat Jicama?

  • Roast in the oven with olive oil.
  • Add it to a vegetable salad for extra crunch.
  • Stir-fry with sesame oil and rice vinegar.
  • Put it on a veggie platter and dip in hummus or guacamole.

Selection & Preparation

  • Selection: Choose firm and dry-skinned jicamas.
  • Storage: Store in a dry place.
  • Preparation: Remove the tough, brown peel and eat the white flesh.
  • Cooking: Enjoy jicama raw or cooked. Sauté, bake or dip!

  • Serving Size: 2 to 4.
  • Amount Per Serving
    • Calories: 165.
    • Total Fat: 14 g.
    • Sodium: 285 mg.
    • Total Carbohydrates: 11 g.
    • Dietary Fiber: 6 g.
    • Total Sugars: 2 g.
    • Protein: 1 g.

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