Jícama-Date Canapes

By á-174942

Ingredients

• 1 large jícama - (abt 1 1/4 lbs)
• 1 cup packed dried pitted dates - (abt 1/2 lb)
• 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 tablespoons minced scallion
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint leaves
• Salt to taste
• Small fresh mint leaves for garnish

Preparation

Step 1

Peel jícama and cut enough into 1/4-inch dice to measure 1/2 cup. In a food processor pulse dates to a paste and transfer to a bowl. Stir diced jícama, lime juice, scallion, and mint into dates and season with salt. Date mixture may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.

Cut remaining jícama into 1/4-inch thick slices and cut each slice into as many 1 1/2-inch triangles as possible. Jícama triangles may be made 1 day ahead, wrapped in damp paper towels, and chilled in a sealable plastic bag.

Top jícama triangles with some date mixture and garnish with small mint leaves.

This recipe yields 45 canapes.