Taco de Jicama

Taco de Jicama is a fresh and crunchy twist on traditional tacos, utilizing jicama slices as a gluten-free and dairy-free alternative to tortillas. Filled with vibrant vegetables and a zesty lime dressing, this dish is both nutritious and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Jicama - 400 grams
• Black beans - 1 cup (cooked)
• Red bell pepper - 1 medium, diced
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Red onion - 1/4 medium, finely chopped
• Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon

Steps

1. Peel the jicama and slice it into thin, round pieces to create the taco shells.
2. In a large bowl, combine black beans, diced red bell pepper, diced avocado, chopped red onion, and cilantro.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together lime juice, olive oil, cumin, salt, and pepper to create the dressing.
4. Pour the dressing over the vegetable mixture and gently toss to combine.
5. To serve, place a generous amount of the black bean mixture on each jicama slice and enjoy as a refreshing taco.

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 9 g
• Carbs: 36 g
• Fiber: 15 g
• Sugar: 4 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.3 L

Health Benefits

• Jicama is low in calories and high in fiber, promoting digestive health.
• Black beans are a great source of plant-based protein and essential nutrients.

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