April 15, 2014

Roasted Jicama with Garlic

Jicama

Jica-what?  Jicama is a lesser known vegetable but a favorite in the Your Healthiest You kitchen.  You can slice it into chips, toss with lime and sea salt to satisfy your salty chip craving, add it to your salad for some extra crunch, and it’s delicious roasted with simple seasoning.

Ingredients

  • 1 medium jicama

  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon Herbes de Provence

  • 3 tablespoons olive oil

  • Sea salt and pepper

Directions:

-Preheat oven to 400 degrees

-Peel and chop the jicama into 1-inch cubes

-Toss with minced garlic, Herbes de Provence, olive oil, salt, and pepper

-Roast for 60 minutes (or until fork tender and browned), stirring around every 15 minutes