Grilled Jicama Recipes

GRILLED JICAMA

Steps:

• Sprinkle jicama with salt, pepper and allspice.
• Let sit for 20 minutes and grill at high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE-JICAMA SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat a grill to high. Brush the pineapple and bell pepper with canola oil; grill, turning, until the pineapple is golden brown on both sides and the pepper is slightly charred, about 6 minutes.
• Let the bell pepper cool, then peel, seed and dice. Dice the pineapple and place in a bowl. Add the bell pepper, jicama, red onion, chiles, vinegar, olive oil and basil; season with salt and pepper and toss.

GRILLED CHICKEN AND JICAMA SALAD WITH CILANTRO-LIME VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Preheat ridged grill pan.
• For vinaigrette: In medium bowl, combine lime juice, cilantro, cumin and pinch of cayenne pepper. Slowly whisk in oil until emulsified. Add salt and adjust seasonings to taste.
• In shallow dish, place chicken and cover evenly with 1/3 of vinaigrette.
• In grill pan over medium-high heat, grill chicken until just done, about 6 minutes per side. Transfer to cutting board and let cool 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, in large serving bowl, toss lettuce with small amount of vinaigrette. In another bowl, combine jicama, radishes, onion, avocado and mango. Gently toss with more vinaigrette.
• Place vegetable and fruit mixture on top of lettuce. Diagonally cut chicken into 1/2-inch-thick slices and arrange on top of salad. Top chicken with remaining vinaigrette and pepitas.

GRILLED JICAMA FRIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat grill to medium-high heat
• 2. slice jicama into 1/2 inch thick fries/sticks and place in bowl
• 3. Pour small amount of olive oil, a small handful of parmesan and your seasonings into bowl. Toss to coat jicama.
• 4. Place jicama on the grill and cook for 7-10 min until it begins to brown. Turn fries and let them cook another 7-10 minutes.
• 5. Good dipped in your favorite condiment (ketchup, bbq sauce, spicy bbq, etc) or eaten plain