Jicama Recipes

Jicama is also known as a Chinese potato, Mexican turnip or Mexican yam bean. One cup of jicama contains about 50 calories, 11 grams of carbohydrate, 6 grams of fiber and 2 grams of sugar. It’s a good source of Vitamin C, with almost half a day’s worth of the recommended daily value. Jicama has a sweet flavor and is composed of almost 90% water. The recipes in this area include nutritional info to make your diabetic meal planning easier.