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Cuban-Style Yuca

Cuban-Style Yuca

Cost $8, save $12

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 20 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $8

INGREDIENTS

  • Main 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

STEPS

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.

2

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

3

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

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

268

Calories

  • 6
    Protein
  • 43
    Carbs
  • 9
    Fats

💡 Yuca must be thoroughly peeled as the outer skin can be toxic.For extra flavor, consider adding a sprinkle of parsley or cilantro as garnish.Ensure the yuca is fully cooked; undercooked yuca can be tough and unappetizing.