Low-Calorie Spicy Jicama Crunchies with Hot Chili Flakes Recipe Video

How to make a delicious low calorie spicy veggie snack.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings2
TasteMethod
DishSpeciality
VegetarianMain Ingredient
Interest GroupHealthy

Ingredients

 Jicama1 Medium, cut into cubes
 Butternut squash1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Cucumber1⁄2 Cup (8 tbs), chopped
 Salt1 Teaspoon (to taste)
 Hot pepper1 Teaspoon (to taste)

Nutrition Facts

Serving size

Calories 153 Calories from Fat 4

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 0.51 g0.78%

Saturated Fat 0.11 g0.53%

Trans Fat 0 g

Cholesterol 0 mg

Sodium 986.3 mg41.1%

Total Carbohydrates 36 g11.9%

Dietary Fiber 17.7 g70.8%

Sugars 8.2 g

Protein 3 g6.3%

Vitamin A 89.6% Vitamin C 125.7%

Calcium 6.2% Iron 13.6%

*Based on a 2000 Calorie diet

Directions

MAKING
1. In a bowl add the jicama pieces.
2. Add the butternut squash over it.
3. Layer with chopped cucumber over it.
4. Sprinkle some salt.
5. Sprinkle hot chili flakes over it.
6. Mix all the ingredients together.

SERVING
7. Serve immediately.

Editors Review

Want to enjoy an rather unique and healthy salad with the mix of hot, sweet, and salty flavors? Jicama is sweet in flavor, its texture is wonderfully crunchy and when mixed with spices and seasonings , the ugly vegetable can transform into a swan! You will almost mistakes these raw low-calories jicama crunchies to be fried ones!
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