Jicama Nachos

Name: Jicama Nachos
Ingredients: 1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped roughly; 1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked and drained; 3 tablespoon nutritional yeast; 1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 2 tablespoon agave; 3/4 cup water; 1 large jicama, peeled and sliced thinly into chips; 1 cup fresh salsa; 1/2 cup fresh guacamole; 1/2 cup shredded carrots; 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage; 2 tablespoon chopped scallions; 1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Ron Russell|Dec. 27, 2012 5:11 pm EST

Jicama Nachos

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Jicama nachos offer a low-fat, un-fried, refreshing, flavorful meal while satisfying your nacho cravings. These are on the menu at SunCafe Organic, located in Studio City, Calif. SunCafe specializes in raw foods and has won many culinary awards. See all jicama recipes. Click here to see A Healthy Super Bowl Menu, Part 2.

Servings

6

Ingredients

1 small red bell pepper, seeded and chopped roughly
1 cup sunflower seeds, soaked and drained
3 tablespoon nutritional yeast
1 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon paprika
1 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 tablespoon agave
3/4 cup water
1 large jicama, peeled and sliced thinly into chips
1 cup fresh salsa
1/2 cup fresh guacamole
1/2 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
2 tablespoon chopped scallions
1/4 cup sliced black olives (optional)

Directions

Blend all of the ingredients together in a high speed blender until smooth. Set aside.
Distribute the jicama "chips" around a plate. Drizzle on the nacho cheese. Add layers of salsa and guacamole and sprinkle with the shredded carrots, shredded cabbage, scallions, and olives, if using.