Best Cuban Style Yuca Recipes

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YUCCA WITH CUBAN MOJO



Yucca with Cuban Mojo image

Provided by Ingrid Hoffmann

Categories     main-dish

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pounds frozen yucca
4 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
24 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup lime juice (about 6 limes)
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh oregano leaves

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the yucca and boil until tender, about 30 minutes. Drain and place the yucca on a serving platter.
  • Heat the oil in a small skillet over high heat, add the onions and garlic and let cook about 1 minute, making sure the garlic and the onions don't start to brown; season with salt and pepper. Pour the onions and garlic directly over the yucca. Pour the lime juice on top and sprinkle with oregano.

CUBAN-STYLE YUCA



Cuban-Style Yuca image

Made with yuca, or cassava, a Latin American root vegetable similar to potatoes, this simple dish is the way my granny used to make it.

Provided by Cocina JNOTS

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

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

Steps:

  • Place the 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, and place yucca on a serving plate.
  • Meanwhile, place the olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.3 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Fat 9 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 204 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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