Healthy Jicama Fries Will Give French Fries a Run for Their Money Vegetables Side Dishes

We all love french fries, but for many, they are a guilty pleasure. How about having your fries and nutrition, too? The health benefits of jicama is long -- and the flavor factor of these baked jicama fries is huge. Give them a try.

You'll need:

• 1 large jicama, peeled
• olive oil
• smoked paprika
• garlic powder
• onion powder
• salt

Here’s how to make them:

1. Cut the peeled jicama into fries and put into a bowl.
2. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika, garlic powder, onion powder and salt. Toss to coat.
3. Put onto a baking sheet in one layer. Bake in a preheated 400-degree F oven for about 30 minutes. 
4. Turn them over and continue to cook until crispy and browned, about 20-25 minutes longer. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.