Jicama Zebra Fries

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Ever wonder what to do when you have too much jicama? Here's a quick guide to making a quick snack. Best served with barbeque sauce. The stripes on the fries are caused by the moisture escaping the jicama and creating fissures where the starch from the jicama collects and browns.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
20 mins
Servings:
2
Yield:
2 servings

Ingredients

  • cooking spray

  • 1 cup French fry-sized pieces of jicama

Directions

  1. Spray a microwave-safe plate with cooking spray. Arrange jicama pieces on plate.

  2. Cook in the microwave on high until small brown stripes begin to form on the fries, 9 to 11 minutes. Check on the fries every few minutes to avoid burning. Remove plate from microwave with an oven mitt because plate will be hot.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

26 Calories
0g Fat
6g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 2
Calories 26
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin C 13mg 66%
Calcium 8mg 1%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 98mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.