10 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Jicama

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? Yes, please! Discover some of our favorite jicama recipes to make the most of this often overlooked veggie.

mango jicama guacamole

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Mango Jicama Guacamole

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

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup chopped mango

  • 1/2 cup cubed jicama

  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

  • 2 large ripe avocados

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 2 small scallions, chopped

  • 1 pinch chili powder

Directions

  1. Peel and chop the mango and jicama in small, even pieces; sprinkle with a teaspoon of lime juice and reserve.

  2. Halve the avocados and remove the pits; scoop the flesh into a medium bowl. Mash coarsely with a fork, then add the remaining tablespoon of lime juice, salt and garlic and mix. Stir in the scallions.

  3. 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

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Tangerine & Jicama Salad

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

Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients and mix well.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Co+op

Jicama Mango Slaw with Cilantro & Lime

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

jicama fries

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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!

Once peeled, jicama is cut into slices, boiled for 10-12 minutes, and patted dry before being tossed with garlic powder, seasoned salt, black pepper, 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

Chopped Jicama Salad

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, salt, 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

Jicama Shrimp Salad

Packed full of protein and nutrients, this no-lettuce jicama salad is a spot of bright flavor and color in the heart of winter.

Jicama is sliced and cubed before being paired with black beans, avocado, grapefruit, and medium-sized peeled and cooked shrimp.

A flavorful homemade citrus salad dressing is then drizzled and tossed with all the ingredients to bring the whole dish together.

Find the full recipe at The Kitchn

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