Jicama Slaw

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Also known as Mexican potato, jicama has a crisp texture and a sweet and starchy flavour. It can be eaten raw or cooked.

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Ingredients

??? jicama, peeled and grated ???
??? carrots, peeled and grated ???
??? shallots, finely chopped ???
??? olive oil ???
??? lime juice, freshly squeezed ???
??? maple syrup ???
??? sriracha (hot chili sauce) ???
??? salt [optional] ???
??? ground pepper to taste [optional] ???
??? fresh cilantro, finely chopped ???

Method

  1. In a salad bowl, whisk together lime juice, oil, maple syrup and hot sauce. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Peel the jicama and carrots, then grate them. Finely chop the shallot and cilantro.
  3. Add vegetables to the bowl. Toss well and serve.

Nutrition Facts Table

per 1 serving (210 g)

Amount

% Daily Value

Calories

150

Fat

7 g

11 %

Saturated 1 g
+ Trans 0 g

5 %

Cholesterol

0 mg

Sodium

90 mg

4 %

Carbohydrate

20 g

7 %

Fibre

8 g

30 %

Sugars

6 g

Net Carbs

12 g

Protein

2 g

Vitamin A

76 %

Vitamin C

54 %

Calcium

4 %

Iron

8 %
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Claims

This recipe is :
Diet-related health claims  :
Artery-healthy, Heart-healthy
Excellent source of  :
Fibre, Vitamin A, Vitamin C
Good source of  :
Potassium, Vitamin K
Source of  :
Folacin, Iron, Magnesium, Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin E
Low  :
Saturated Fat, Sodium
Free  :
Cholesterol, Trans Fat
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DIABETES Exchange

1 serving of this recipe is equivalent to :
Food Group Exchanges
Fruits 0
Vegetables 1
Fats 1 ½
Other Foods 0
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