Name: Jícama and Cucumber Chili Spears
Yield: Makes 2 servings
Ingredients: a 1/2-pound piece jícama; 1/2 English cucumber; 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice; 1/8 teaspoon chili powder; a pinch cayenne; coarse salt to taste

Jícama spears with lime juice and chili powder are a popular street snack in Mexico — crunchy, sour, and spicy all in one bite.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 2 servings

Ingredients

a 1/2-pound piece jícama

1/2 English cucumber

2 teaspoons fresh lime juice

1/8 teaspoon chili powder

a pinch cayenne

coarse salt to taste

Preparation

Peel jícama and seed cucumber. Cut jícama and cucumber into about 2 1/2- by 1/4-inch spears and in a bowl toss with remaining ingredients.

TagsMexican Latin American Cucumber Vegetable Jicama Root Vegetable Lime Citrus Fruit Chile Snack Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian Dairy Free Nut Free Raw 5 Ingredients or Fewer Easy Quick No-Cook Gourmet

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