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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (176g) Recipe makes 3 servings
Calories 64
Calories from Fat 1		(2%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 0.2g	0%
	Saturated Fat 0.0g	0%
	Monounsaturated Fat 0.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 6mg		0%
Potassium 249mg		7%
Total Carbohydrate 15.7g		5%
	Dietary Fiber 8.0g	32%
	Sugars 3.1g
Protein 1.3g		2%
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Jicama Texicana

Recipe #45020 | 40 min | 40 min prep | add private note

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By: Miss Annie
Oct 31, 2002

Jicama, originally from Mexico, can now be found in the US. It is a root vegetable that tastes like a cross between a water chestnut and an apple and a turnip. This recipe is courtesy of Texas Home Cooking by Cheryl and Bill Jameson.

SERVES 3 -4 , 1 Pound matchsticks (change servings and units)

Ingredients

1 lb jicama
1 lime
chili powder, preferably homemade or gebhardt, to taste
salt

Directions

1
Peel the jícama, and slice it into fat matchsticks.
2
Transfer to a bowl, and cover with water and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
3
Drain.
4
Arrange the jícama on a platter, and sprinkle with lime juice and zest, the chili powder, and if you wish some salt.
5
If you like, serve additional chili powder on the side.

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From: E-liz

On Apr 20, 2007

This was very good, and something I never would have thought to make on my own. The only change I made was to add the zest of the lime as well. I served this as a side dish to Texas chili Chili (Real Texas Chili).

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From: Elmotoo

On Oct 9, 2005

Well, I didn't chill these & should have. But they were delicious anyway. 5yo loved them! I thought they tasted like margaritas with the lime & salt, lol. Nice refreshing CRUNCH. Great snack food!

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From: MizzNezz

On Feb 18, 2003

This is a very easy, very nice snack. I made this and served it with fat free sour cream for dipping as a TV snack. Hubby and I both enjoyed the taste and thought it was a welcome change from chips and other high fat things we are trying to stay away from. Thanks for a great idea Miss Annie!

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From: SusieQusie

On Apr 28, 2008

Wonderful addition to an appetizer table! I quartered some oranges and added those to the plate as well. Using about a tablespoon of kosher salt and 1 teaspoon of chili powder, I generously sprinkled the whole shebang after hitting it all with fresh lime juice. Everyone loved it especially those who had never eaten jicama before. I'm thinking that next time I will add a pinch or 2 of cayenne pepper with the chili salt. Thanks for the idea! Can't wait to make it again!

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