Zesty Jicama and Carrots
Savory appetizer or snack to awaken taste buds and satisfy sweet, tart and spicy cravings.
The recipe is a food friend to the Atkins low carb diet lifestyle.
Category
Appetizers and Snacks, Lunch, Side Dish
Main Ingredients
Healthy Cooking
Occasion
Party
Prep Time
2 hrs 1 min
Total Time
2 hrs 1 min
Ingredients
Serves 10
1/4 cup Lime juice
2 tsp Olive Oil, extra virgin
1/2 tsp Garlic powder
1/2 tsp Chili powder
1/8 tsp Cayenne pepper
4 med Carrots
1/2 lb Jicama
Directions for Zesty Jicama and Carrots
1
Add lime juice, olive oil, garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne pepper to a plastic bag or covered container. Shake thoroughly to mix and set aside.2
Cut carrots lengthwise into fourths. Cut each fourth in half. Pare jicama, cut into 3 x 1/4 x 1/4-inch strips.3
Add vegetables to the lemon mixture and toss well.4
Cover and refrigerate for approximately 2 hours. Toss the vegetables occasionally to marinade them well.5
Draiin off all liquid and serve.Tip
Lemon juice can be substituted for lime juice. Add a pinch of sea salt, as desired.Jicama is a root vegetable with a sweet flavor and crunchy texture similar to water chestnuts. It is very low calorie and an excellent source of fiber, potassium, iron, calcium, and vitamins C and E. Jicama also helps boost your immune system and protects against colds and flu.
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