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Tajín-Seasoned Vegetable Spears

By Claire Saffitz

3.8

(4)

TajínSeasoned Vegetable Spears in white ramekins.
Photo by Alex Lau

This recipe for raw vegetables is the only conscionable thing you can serve right before sitting down to a heavier meal.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Serves 8

Ingredients

1 large jicama, peeled, cut into ½" thick sticks
4 Persian cucumbers, quartered lengthwise
1 (14-ounce) can hearts of palm, drained, halved lengthwise if large
1 lime, halved crosswise, seeds removed
1 tablespoon Tajín Clásico seasoning or other spice mix
Flaky sea salt

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place jicama, cucumbers, and hearts of palm cut sides up on cutting board and squeeze lime halves over. Sprinkle with Tajín and season with salt.

    Step 2

    Arrange vegetables upright in tall glasses or jars to serve.

TagsMexicanLatin AmericanJicamaRoot VegetableVegetableCucumberHearts of PalmSnackStarterDinnerLunchDairy FreeGluten FreeNut FreeRawVeganVegetarianKetoQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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