Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Jicama And Avocado Tapas

1/2 cup jicama, diced small
1 tsp chopped chives
1/4 cup fresh lime juice 
1/2 cup avocado, diced small
1 Tbsp finely chopped sweet onion
1 tsp finely chopped cilantro
pinch hot pepper flakes
salt and pepper to taste
cracked pepper crackers for serving

Put jicama, chives, and half the lime juice in a glass bowl and toss together.  Salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
In a separate glass bowl, gently mix the avocado, onion, cilantro, red pepper flakes, and remaining lime juice.  Salt and pepper to taste; set aside.
Put the jicama mixture in a pile in the middle of a cold plate.
Arrange the avocado mixture around the jicama mixture in a circle.
Arrange crackers around the outside of the avocado mixture in a circle.
Garnish with chive spikes and flowers if desired.
Serve as an appetizer or as a part of a tapas assortment for dinner.

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