Jicama (pronounced HE-kuh-muh) is a root vegetable that is popular in Mexico. It tastes like a potato crossed with water chestnut and pear, and it is super low in calories (1 cup contains 46 calories and 6 whopping grams of fibre). According to The Nutrition Almanac by Gayla and John Kirschmann, it is high in beta-carotene, B complex, vitamin C, calcium, iron, and potassium. Its sweet flavour comes from the fructo-oligosaccharide also known as inulin.
Jicama Fries
1 jicama, sliced into match sticks
1 tbs lemon juice
1 tsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp nutritional yeast
pinch sea salt
Peel jicama and slice into large match sticks the size of French fries. Place in glass dish with a lid. Coat the jicama with lemon juice (this is an important step to do first). Sprinkle nutritional yeast, sea salt, and olive oil on top of jicama. Place lid on and shake dish well, until all jicama slices are coated.
Prep time: 10 min. Yield: 4-6 servings
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Comments
Is Nutritional Yeast the same as Brewer's Yeast?
Brewer's Yeast is an active or 'live' yeast that can be used to ferment beer. Nutritional Yeast is not active. It is used as a nutritional supplement for vegans to help absorb Vitamin B-12 and protein.
Hope this helps! Cheers, Julie
Jicama is one of my favourites! In this case I suggest trying them raw. They are delicious!
The Nutritional Yeast has a nutty, cheesy flavour that is great in recipes such as this. It is used as a nutritional supplement for vegans to help absorb Vitamin B-12 and protein.
Cheers! Julie
I would suggest trying them raw. I really enjoy them this way.
Cheers, Julie
I have yet to uncover the wonders of Jicama, but I'm keen to try. Can you please let me know if you can bake these?
It's is best not to eat them baked. They turn too mushy!
Cheers, Julie
Great website and tips! I just tried the jicama and I most say, eventhoug the texture is really crunchy, I dont find it tasty :s
After trying it as "french fries" without success I chopped it and incorporate in my salad Delicious!
Thanks again for the tip, now I know how this veggie works!
Jicama is a strange tasting veggie until you understand how to use it. Glad you have now incorporated it!
Cheers, Julie
Cheers, Julie