Cuban-Style Yuca

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Yuca, or cassava, is a Latin American root vegetable. This simple dish is the way my granny used to make it.

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Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
25 mins
Servings:
6
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

  • 2 pounds yuca, peeled and sliced lengthwise

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup olive oil

  • ½ onion, diced

  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

  • ½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

  1. Place yuca into a pan and fill with enough water to cover. Stir in salt. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, cover, and cook until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain; place yuca on a serving plate.

    an overhead shot of yuca in a pot of water

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  2. Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.

    an overhead shot of olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice cooking in a skillet

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  3. Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.

    an overhead shot of cooked yuca dressed with lemon garlic onion sauce on a plate

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

268 Calories
9g Fat
43g Carbs
6g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 268
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Sodium 204mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2g 8%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g 11%
Vitamin C 77mg 86%
Calcium 151mg 12%
Iron 5mg 27%
Potassium 36mg 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.