JICAMA AND CILANTRO DIP

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Jicama is a mildly sweet and nutty root vegetable with a pleasant crunch. It's most often used raw in crudite platters or salads and slaws.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Yield Makes 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 packed cup fresh cilantro leaves, plus more for garnish (optional)
1 cup reduced-fat sour cream
1 to 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Coarse salt and pepper
2 medium jicamas (about 1 pound each), peeled and cut into matchsticks

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place cilantro, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and sugar; season with salt and pepper. Process until smooth, 3 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, and stir in remaining sour cream. Add more lime juice, and garnish with cilantro leaves, if desired. Serve with jicama sticks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 g, Fat 5 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 3 g

Christopher Joseph
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This dip was a great way to use up some leftover jicama. It was also a healthy and refreshing snack. I would definitely make it again!


Hera Alom
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A bit bland.


Myava Cummings
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This dip was easy to make and so delicious. I served it with tortilla chips and vegetable crudités, and it was a big hit. The jicama and cilantro gave it a unique and flavorful twist. I will definitely be making this again!


Rawaldo Ortell
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Yum!


Kdenas
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This jicama and cilantro dip was a hit at my last party! The flavors were so fresh and bright, and the texture was creamy and smooth. I loved the contrast of the crunchy jicama with the creamy avocado and Greek yogurt. I also appreciated that this di