Jicama tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. Made with jicama tortillas, which are low in calories and carbohydrates, they are a great option for those looking for a lighter meal. They are also packed with nutrients, including vitamins A, C, and E, as well as potassium and magnesium. Jicama tacos can be filled with a variety of ingredients, such as grilled chicken, fish, or tofu, as well as vegetables, beans, and cheese. Topped with a fresh salsa or guacamole, they are a flavorful and satisfying meal that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
CHICKEN STREET TACOS WITH CORN-JICAMA SALSA
Here's a light, speedy meal you can enjoy anytime. Preparation is so simple-there's nothing to it. These chicken street tacos are quite tasty, and adding jicama to the salsa boosts the nutritional value. Win-win! -Priscilla Gilbert, Indian Harbour Beach, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- For salsa, in a small bowl, combine the corn, beans, jicama, cilantro, lime juice, cumin and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving. , For guacamole, in another small bowl, mash avocado. Stir in the tomato, lime juice and salt. Cover and refrigerate until serving., In a large resealable bowl, combine the chili powder, cumin, oregano and salt. Add chicken and toss to coat evenly. In a greased nonstick skillet, saute chicken until no longer pink. , Spread each tortilla with 2 tablespoons guacamole; top with chicken mixture and 1/4 cup salsa. Fold tortillas in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 1351mg sodium, Carbohydrate 49g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 33g protein.
TEQUILA LIME SHRIMP TACOS WITH ORANGE JICAMA SALSA
Make and share this Tequila Lime Shrimp Tacos With Orange Jicama Salsa recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Simply Fresh Cooking
Categories Weeknight
Time 28m
Yield 8 tacos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small bowl combine all ingredients for the shrimp marinade and stir. Place peeled and deveined shrimp in a resealable bag and add the marinade to coat the shrimp. Place sealed bag in the refrigerator for 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a large bowl combine jicama, orange, red onion, cilantro, garlic, oil, and lime juice. Stir well. Set aside until ready to use.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet on medium high. Add shrimp and cook for no longer than 2-3 minutes. Once shrimp starts to curl up and turn pink, flip over and cook the other side. Remove shrimp to a plate immediately so it won't continue to cook. Set aside.
- Stack corn tortillas on top of each other and wrap in a damp paper towel and microwave on high for 1 minute. To Serve: Place 2 corn tortillas on 4 plates and top each tortilla with a little of the salsa mixture and 3 pieces of shrimp per tortilla. Serve with leftover lime wedges cut into small pieces, if desired.
BAJA SHRIMP TACOS WITH JICAMA-CORN SALSA AND RANCH CREMA #RSC
These refreshing and tasty tacos are sure to be a hit at your next fiesta! The crunchy shrimp combined with the creamy sauce make for an irresistable combination!
Provided by mwiederhold
Categories Weeknight
Time 45m
Yield 12 tacos, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For Salsa: In medium bowl, combine jicama, tomato, corn, jalopeno, 3 tablespoons chives, zest and juice of 1 lemon, salt and pepper. Set aside.
- For Ranch Crema: In small bowl, combine, yogurt, 3 tablespoons chives, 1 tablespoon dry ranch dip mix, zest and juice of 1 lemon. Set aside.
- In small bowl, whisk milk with remaining 2 tablespoons dry ranch dip mix. Place shrimp in mixture and let marinate for 4-5 minutes.
- Spread bread crumbs on plate. Shake off excess milk mixture from shrimp and toss in bread crumbs till coated.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium high heat. In 2 seperate batches, brown shrimp till fully cooked and drain on paper towel.
- Heat corn tortillas in the microwave covered in wet paper towel for 20 seconds till warmed through.
- To assemble: Place 4 shrimp on each tortilla and top with heaping spoonful of jicama-corn salsa. Drizzle with ranch crema and enjoy!
JICAMA TACOS
Provided by Marcela Valladolid
Categories main-dish
Time 1h30m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- For the steak: Scatter half of the garlic pieces, half of the orange slices and half of the onion slices on the bottom of a glass dish large enough to hold the flank steak. Sprinkle the flank steak all over with salt and pepper and place in the prepared dish. Scatter the remaining garlic, orange and onion over the flank steak and pour the beer and soy sauce over it. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate 1 hour at room temperature or overnight in the fridge.
- Prepare a grill for medium-high heat or preheat the broiler.
- For the soy-lime sauce: Mix the soy sauce, lime juice, cilantro, chiles and green onions in a small bowl.
- Remove the meat from the marinade and discard the marinade. Grill the steak to the desired doneness, about 4 minutes per side for medium rare. Transfer to a cutting board and cut crosswise into strips.
- Make tacos using slices of flank steak and the jicama slices as tortillas. Drizzle with the soy-lime sauce and serve.
Tips:
- Choose the right jicama: Look for firm, smooth jicama with no blemishes or bruises.
- Peel and slice the jicama thinly: Use a sharp knife or mandoline to slice the jicama into thin, even slices.
- Marinate the jicama: Marinating the jicama in a mixture of lime juice, olive oil, and seasonings will help to add flavor and moisture.
- Cook the jicama: Jicama can be cooked in a variety of ways, including grilling, roasting, or stir-frying.
- Assemble the tacos: Fill the tacos with jicama, your favorite toppings, and a drizzle of sauce.
Conclusion:
Jicama tacos are a delicious and healthy alternative to traditional tacos. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. With its mild flavor and crunchy texture, jicama is a great way to add variety to your taco night. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting taco recipe, give jicama tacos a try!
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