Veggie Straws

Apples pair with jicama and celery to create a simple, healthy side dish that could work for menus in all market segments.

At a glance

Main Ingredient

Fruit, Vegetables

Cuisine Type

American

Menu Part

Side Dish

Serves

6 1-cup portions

Yield: 6 1-cup portions

Ingredients

1⁄2 large jicama, peeled, sliced into matchsticks
1 Gala apple, cored, sliced into matchsticks
1 tbsp. fresh-squeezed lime juice
6 stalks celery, peeled, sliced into matchsticks
1 tbsp. fresh-squeezed orange juice
Chopped cilantro (if desired)

Methods/Steps

1. Place all ingredients into mixing bowl and combine evenly.

2. Divide evenly.

Note: Peeling celery prevents it from being stringy. Cut fruit in same size for consistent flavor and balance.

Recipe by All Things Epicurean, Nixa, Mo.

Related Terms:

Fruit, Vegetables, American, Side Dish

Comments

Kennesaw State University named Innovator of the Year at #NRAShow2013. Also honored for sustainability at Innovation awards.

- fsdeditor

11:34am on May 20, 2013

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