Garlic Lime Yuca Mash

Yuca, also known as cassava, is a starchy root vegetable native to South America and is a staple food in many countries.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 40 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 7.

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Garlic Lime Yuca Mash

Cooking Method: Boiling Cuisine: Latin American Courses: Lunch, Side Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 40 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 800

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 pound Yuca
• 4 clove Garlic cloves
• 2 tablespoon Lime juice
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoon Fresh cilantro

Instructions

1. Peel and chop the yuca into small pieces.
2. Boil the yuca in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
3. Drain the yuca and return it to the pot.
4. In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic cloves and cook until golden brown.
5. Add the garlic and olive oil mixture, lime juice, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the yuca.
6. Mash the yuca using a potato masher or fork until smooth and creamy.
7. Stir in fresh cilantro.
8. Let the yuca mash rest for 5 minutes before serving.
9. Serve hot and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 200kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 10g16%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 2g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.