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    Jicama is a root vegetable, meaning its underground roots are edible. This sweet, crisp vegetable is commonly grown in mexico, lending it the name "mexican potato" it is usually eaten raw in salads or salsas, but is often paired with chili powder.

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    Jicama is a root vegetable, meaning its underground roots are edible. This sweet, crisp vegetable is commonly grown in mexico, lending it the name "mexican potato" it is usually eaten raw in salads or salsas, but is often paired with chili powder.

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    Jicama is a root vegetable, meaning its underground roots are edible. This sweet, crisp vegetable is commonly grown in mexico, lending it the name "mexican potato" it is usually eaten raw in salads or salsas, but is often paired with chili powder.

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    produce of the month

    Nutrition Facts
    Serving Size: 1 cup
    Calories: 49
    Total Fat: 0.1
    Cholesterol: 0
    Sodium: 5 mg
    Potassium: 195 mg
    Total Carbohydrates: 11 g
    Dietary Fiber: 6 g
    Sugars: 2.3 g
    Protein: 0.9 g
    Vitamin A: 0% Vitamin C: 24%
    Calcium: 1%
    Iron: 5%

    Jicama is a root vegetable,


    meaning its underground
    roots are edible. Common root
    vegetables include radishes,
    carrots, and potatoes. This
    sweet, crisp vegetable is
    commonly grown in Mexico,
    lending to it the name
    "Mexican potato." Jicama is
    usually eaten raw in salads or
    salsas, but is often paired with
    chili powder as a sweet and
    spicy treat!

    *PercentDailyValuesarebasedona2,000caloriediet.Your
    dailyvaluesmaybehigherorlowerdependingonyourcalorie
    need.

    Source:USDANutritionalDatabaseforStandardReference

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