Baked Jicama Fries

I came across this recipe awhile ago and was so glad I did. Not only is it a low glycemic treat, but a fun way to use a vegetable which is easy to find but that I have rarely cooked with. Now that I no longer eat fries or chips and can rarely find even sweet potato options from the store with the right oils, 

I LOVE this!

Baked Jicama Fries

Preheat oven to 400°F.

I double the amount of spices and oil. :) 

• 1 medium jicama, peeled and cut into thin slices about 1/4 inch thick (about 4-5 cups)
• 1 Tablespoon avocado oil
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• homemade guacamole, for serving (store-bought works too)

Boil a pot of water on stovetop. Once water is boiling add your jicama slices to the pot and boil for 8-10 minutes. 

Drain the water and pat the fries dry before coating them with the spices and baking.

Once jicama slices are dry add them to a large bowl, add oil, turmeric, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper and toss to coat evenly.

Spread the fries onto a baking stone or a baking sheet lined with a silpat mat or parchment paper (or spray pan) making sure the fries aren’t crowded. They need space or else they will start to steam and get soft rather than crispy. 

Bake for 30 minutes, take them out of the oven and flip, then bake for another 20-30 minutes or until fries are a little brown and have reached the desired texture.

Remove from oven and serve with guacamole for dipping. Makes 4 servings

Go to eatingbirdfood.com for the original recipe. They adapted it from healthiersteps.com.

Serving: 1cup Calories: 97kcal Carbohydrates: 15g Protein: 1g Fat: 4g Sodium: 246mg Fiber: 8g Sugar: 3g