NUTRITION PROFILE: High Fiber | Low Sodium | Low Cholesterol | High
Potassium
Crunchy jicama and apple plus oranges and avocado combine in this
crisp and refreshing dairy-free slaw.
Makes 6 servings, generous 1 cup each
ACTIVE TIME: 35 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes
EASE OF PREPARATION: Easy
1/3 cup packed chopped fresh cilantro, plus leaves for garnish
2 Tbsp chopped fresh mint, plus leaves for garnish
1-2 Tbsp minced jalapeno pepper
1 tsp sugar
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/4 cup lime juice
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 1-lbjнcama (see Note)
1 tart green apple, cored (not peeled)
2 navel oranges
2 avocados, diced
1. Place 1/3 cup cilantro, 2 tablespoons mint, jalapeno to taste, sugar,
salt, cumin and lime juice in a food processor. Process until finely
chopped, about 30 seconds, stopping once to scrape down the sides. With
the motor running, add oil through the feed tube in a slow, steady stream
until the dressing is well combined. Transfer the dressing to a large
bowl. Do not clean the processor, but change to the shredding disk.
2. Using a small, sharp knife, carefully peel jнcama, making sure to
remove both the papery brown skin and the layer of fibrous flesh just
underneath. Cut the jнcama and apple into pieces that will fit
comfortably through your processor’s feed tube. Shred the jнcama
and apple in the processor. Add to the bowl with the dressing.
3. Using a sharp knife, remove the peel and pith from the orange.
Working over the bowl with the slaw (to catch any juice), cut the
orange segments from the surrounding membranes, letting them drop
into the bowl. Squeeze any remaining juice into the slaw. (Discard
membranes and peel.) Add avocados; gently toss to combine. Serve
immediately, garnished with cilantro and mint leaves.
Makes 6 servings, generous 1 cup each
Nutrition per Serving:
288 Calories, 23g Fat, 3g Sat, 10g Mono, 0mg Cholesterol, 3g Protein,
27g Carbs, 8g Fiber, 296mg Sodium; 584mg Potassium.
Nutrition bonus: Vitamin C (120% daily value), Fiber (32% dv),
Potassium (17% dv)
1 Carbohydrate Servings
Exchanges: 2 fruit, 4 1/2 fat
TIP: Note:
Jнcama is a round root vegetable with thin brown skin and white crunchy
flesh. It has a slightly sweet and nutty flavor and can be found in the
produce section from November to May.
