Cuban-Style Yuca Dish
Ingredients Needed
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2 pounds yuca, peeled and sliced lengthwise
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½ teaspoon salt
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¼ cup olive oil
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½ onion, diced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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½ teaspoon fresh lemon juice
Instructions
Place the yuca in a pot and add enough water to fully cover it. Stir in some salt, bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then cover and cook for about 15 minutes, or until the yuca is tender. Drain the water and transfer the yuca to a serving dish.
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In a separate pan, combine olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes.
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Drizzle the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca and serve right away.
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Nutritional Information (per serving)
| 268 | Calories |
| 9g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 6g | Protein |
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 268 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 9g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 7% |
| Sodium 204mg | 9% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 16% |
| Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars 3g | |
| Protein 6g | 11% |
| Vitamin C 77mg | 86% |
| Calcium 151mg | 12% |
| Iron 5mg | 27% |
| Potassium 36mg | 1% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
Evaluation :
5/5