Chile & Lime Jicama Wedges, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chile-Spiced Peanuts

Name: Chile & Lime Jicama Wedges, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Chile-Spiced Peanuts
Yield: makes 1 cupful of each
Ingredients: 1 small jicama (about 4 inches in diameter); 1 lime, finely julienned zest and juice; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste; 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup shelled pumpkin seeds; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup roasted, unsalted peanuts; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 lime, quartered

December 9, 2011

Snacking is as much a Mexican pastime as it is an American one. These snacks, which are sold by street vendors, go great with beer and cocktails. Served as a trio or on their own, they are incredibly addicting!

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