Jicama Appetizer Recipes

MARINATED JICAMA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Cut jicama slices into desired shapes, using cookie cutters.
• Arrange slices on serving plate. Drizzle with lemon juice. Sprinkle with salt and chili powder. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours to blend flavors.

JICAMA APPETIZER

Steps:

• Arrange the jicama on a platter. Sprinkle the lime juice and chili powder over the jicama. Serve immediately.

JíCAMA-DATE CANAPES

Steps:

• Peel jícama and cut enough into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/2 cup. In a food processor pulse dates to a paste and transfer to a bowl. Stir diced jícama, lime juice, scallion, and mint into dates and season with salt. Date mixture may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
• Cut remaining jícama into 1/4-inch-thick slices and cut each slice into as many 1 1/2-inch triangles as possible. Jícama triangles may be made 1 day ahead, wrapped in damp paper towels, and chilled in a sealable plastic bag.
• Top jícama triangles with some date mixture and garnish with small mint leaves.

MEXICAN JICAMA SNACK

Steps:

• Peel jicama and cut into French fry-sized sticks. Combine with lime juice and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl and toss to coat. Serve as finger food.

JICAMA STICKS WITH CHILI-LIME DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, place sour cream, lime zest and juice, chili powder, and chopped scallions. Season with salt and pepper; mix to combine. Transfer to serving dish, and garnish with sliced scallions, if desired. Serve with jicama sticks.