Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Yuca Frita 3.2 (11) 10 Reviews 2 Photos This is a tasty Latin side dish, that I always enjoy making. It's a great alternative to french fries or potatoes. This is also great if your looking for a real, ethnic appetizer or tapa! Submitted by Kristen O'Brien Published on June 8, 2018 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 20 mins Total Time: 25 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 servings Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 pound yuca root, peeled and sliced into French fries ⅓ cup canola oil salt to taste 1 lime, cut into wedges (Optional) Directions Heat the oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Place the yuca fries in the hot oil and fry until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Turn occasionally to brown them evenly. Remove from the skillet with a slotted spoon or spatula and season with salt. Squeeze lime juice over them if you like and serve immediately. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 607 Calories 37g Fat 65g Carbs 8g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 607 % Daily Value * Total Fat 37g 48% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Sodium 92mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 65g 24% Dietary Fiber 4g 13% Total Sugars 3g Protein 8g 16% Vitamin C 122mg 135% Calcium 225mg 17% Iron 7mg 41% Potassium 34mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.