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Jicama Steak Tacos with Lime Crema

Delicious Jicama Steak Tacos with Lime Crema for Taco Night

These Jicama Steak Tacos with Lime Crema offer a low-carb twist that will delight any taco lover.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tacos
  • 1 large jicama cut into thin slices
  • 1 pound skirt steak or sirloin, ribeye, optional portobello mushrooms for vegetarian version
  • ¼ cup cilantro freshly chopped
For the Lime Crema
  • 1 cup dairy-free sour cream or Greek yogurt if dairy is acceptable
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice use fresh for best flavor
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder or substitute with minced fresh garlic
For Toppings
  • 1 cup cherry tomatoes halved
  • ½ cup sweet onion diced, red or white

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • mandoline slicer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your grill over high heat and lightly oil the grates.
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together sour cream, lime juice, lime zest, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Season the steak with salt and grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Slice jicama into thin slices and steam briefly to make pliable.
  5. Assemble tacos with jicama, lime crema, steak, tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.
  6. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 16gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best texture, assemble tacos fresh and store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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