Jicama is a fantastic alternative to potato if you follow a low-carb or keto lifestyle. It has a sweet nutty flavour and can be eaten raw or cooked. Like potatoes, jicama is a rich source of vitamin C, as well as inulin which is great for gut health. Serve this with creamy coriander dipping sauce below.
Serves: 2
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Creamy Coriander Dipping Sauce
This is a delicious sauce. It goes perfectly with the roast jicama fries.
Serves: 2
GF, VG
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Ingredients
- 2 whole jicamas
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp sea salt
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp ground turmeric
Method
- Preheat oven to 200°C.
- Peel jicama, making sure to remove all skin, wash well and slice into chip-sized pieces.
- Place in bowl with olive oil, sea salt, smoked paprika, cumin and turmeric.
- Toss until chips are coated well and scatter onto roasting pan.
- Bake for 45 mins until golden brown and cooked through.
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