Yuca, or cassava, is a Latin American root vegetable. This simple dish is the way my granny used to make it.
Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time::15 mins
Total Time::25 mins
Servings::6
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
Directions
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.
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Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.
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