Name: Spicy Jicama Juice with Lime
Total time: PLACEHOLDER
Ingredients: 2 (¼-inch-thick) slices lime; 5 ounces curly-leaf spinach; ½ Fresno chile , seeded; 14 ounces jicama , peeled; Coarse sea salt

Why This Recipe Works

Uniquely piquant, this juice was inspired by the popular Mexican snack of spicy jicama sticks with lime juice and tajin (or chili powder). Jicama, which is high in water content, supplied our juice with a sweet and starchy backbone. We knew we wanted to incorporate a green, but because jicama's sweetness is subtle, we didn't want to overwhelm it. Spinach turned out to be our just-right Goldilocks green, combining nicely with the jicama and adding vegetal flavor without much bitterness. For our spicy kick, we eschewed dry spices like tajin or cayenne because the flavor felt muted in the juice, whereas a fresh Fresno chile added an ideal level of spicy clarity. The lime juice worked to brighten the vegetables and balance the heat from the chile, while flaky sea salt gave us a well-rounded and stimulating drink.

Instructions

On low speed, process lime through juicer into storage container or serving glass. Increase speed to high and process spinach, chile, and jicama (in that order). Stir to combine and sprinkle with salt before serving.