Roasted Jicama "Fries"

• servings: 4 servings
• active time: 10 minutes
• total time: 30 minutes

Ingredients

1 jicama (skin removed and cut into fry-like pieces)

1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

1 to 1½ teaspoons ground paprika (sweet or smoked)

1½ teaspoons garlic powder

1 to 1½ teaspoons chili powder

1½ teaspoons onion powder

¾ teaspoon kosher salt (plus more to taste)

Lime juice (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 425˚. Liberally mist a large baking sheet (or two standard size) with nonstick oil spray and set aside.

Place jicama fries a large bowl and toss with oil.

In a small bowl, mix all of the remaining seasonings; paprika, garlic, onion, chili powder and salt. Toss with the jicama in the larger bowl until all of the slices are well coated

Place the fries on the baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Do not overcrowd or overlap them or they will not crisp as well. Roast in the oven for about 20 to 25 minutes, until slightly browned and crispy. Before serving, squeeze on optional lime juice and season with additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

• Calories: 110 kcal
• Total Fat: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
• Sodium: 400 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 17 g
• Dietary Fiber: 9 g
• Total Sugars: 3 g
• Protein: 2 g