Why Jicama Deserves the Spotlight

Jicama might just be one of the best-kept secrets in the produce section. This crunchy, slightly sweet root vegetable is low in calories and sugar, yet full of fiber, water, and powerful antioxidants. It’s perfect for cooling dishes, fresh salads, and flavorful snacks.

10 Reasons to Love Jicama

  1. Low in Calories, High in FiberOnly 46 calories per cup and 6g of fiber! Great for gut health and weight management.
  2. Naturally HydratingWith up to 90% water content, it’s a hydrating snack for hot days.
  3. Blood Sugar FriendlyLow glycemic index and fiber-rich to help keep blood sugar steady.
  4. Gut-Healthy PrebioticContains inulin, a natural prebiotic that feeds healthy gut bacteria.
  5. Immune Boosting Vitamin COne cup delivers nearly 40% of your daily vitamin C needs!
  6. Crisp and Crunchy TextureAdd crunch to wraps, tacos, bowls, and slaws.
  7. Versatile in RecipesEnjoy it raw, roasted, spiralized, air-fried, or even in fruit salads.
  8. Naturally Sweet, Yet Low SugarSweet flavor with only 2g of sugar—perfect for diabetics or low-sugar diets.
  9. Supports Heart HealthHigh in potassium and fiber for a happy heart.
  10. Allergy-Friendly and Gluten-FreeSafe for most dietary needs—nut-free, soy-free, gluten-free.

Who Enjoys Jicama the Most?

Jicama is most widely enjoyed in Mexican cuisine and broader Latin American cultures. In Mexico, it’s a popular street food ingredient often served chilled with lime juice, chili powder, and chamoy. It’s also common in salads, fruit cups (botanas), and refreshing snacks known as antojitos.

Other cultures that incorporate jicama include:

  • Filipino cuisine – known as singkamas, it’s eaten raw with salt or vinegar.
  • Vietnamese cuisine – used in spring rolls (gỏi cuốn) and stir-fries.
  • Chinese cuisine – sometimes used in stir-fried dishes for crunch.

Other Fun & Delicious Ways to Enjoy Jicama

  1. Raw with Lime & Chili Powder Classic street-style snack—slice jicama sticks, squeeze lime, and sprinkle with Tajín or chili powder.
  2. In Fresh Spring Rolls Add crunch to vegan or shrimp spring rolls with thin matchstick slices.
  3. Fruit & Veggie Trays Pair with watermelon, cucumber, pineapple, and mango for a refreshing, hydrating platter.
  4. Slaws & Salads Grate or julienne jicama into cabbage slaws or mixed greens for a sweet crunch.
  5. Low-Carb Nacho Chips Slice thin, season, and air fry or bake until crisp. Top with plant-based or real cheese, beans, salsa.
  6. Salsas & Relishes Dice and mix with mango, cilantro, red onion, and lime for a juicy salsa.
  7. Stir-Fried VeggiesAdd to quick stir-fries toward the end of cooking—it holds texture well and absorbs sauce.
  8. Jicama Noodles Spiralize into noodle form and toss with peanut sauce, tahini, or a spicy soy dressing.
  9. Pickled Jicama Slice and soak in vinegar, lime, and jalapeño for a zesty, crunchy pickle.
  10. Jicama Boats Use hollowed jicama halves as creative serving bowls for fruit salads or ceviche.

 

Jicama Nutrition (1 Cup Raw, ~120g):

  • Calories: 46
  • Carbohydrates: 11g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Fat: 0.1g
  • Vitamin C: 40% DV
  • Potassium: 195mg
  • Calcium: 15mg
  • Magnesium: 12mg

3 Easy & Delicious Recipes Featuring Jicama

1. Crispy Jicama Fries (Air Fryer or Oven)

Light, golden, and seasoned three ways—these fries are crisped to perfection and paired with a creamy chili lime dipping sauce.

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2. Pineapple Bowl with Mango, Jicama, Cucumber, Chili & Chamoy

Fresh tropical flavor in a fun edible bowl! Juicy mango, crisp jicama, and cucumber tossed with a touch of chili powder and chamoy.

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3. Colorful Jicama Slaw

A vibrant, crunchy slaw perfect for tacos, bowls, or snacking. Made with shredded jicama, radish, carrots, lime juice, and cilantro.

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