How to Make Cuban-Style Yuca - A Step-by-Step Guide

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable that is popular in many cuisines around the world. It is a staple in Cuban cooking and is often enjoyed in various forms, including boiled, mashed, or fried. One particularly delicious way to prepare yuca is in the Cuban style, which involves boiling the yuca until tender and then dressing it with a zesty garlic and citrus sauce.

This Cuban-style yuca recipe is a wonderful way to introduce this versatile and nutritious vegetable...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

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

  • 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.
  • Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.
  • Nutrition

    268 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 204mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 6g
    • Vitamin C: 77mg
    • Calcium: 151mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 36mg