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Dairy-Free Cuban Yuca with Mojo

Boiled yuca, a starchy root vegetable, is drizzled with a vibrant and tangy mojo sauce. A simple yet flavorful dairy-free Cuban side dish.

45m4 servings
DAIRY-free
300 cal|2g protein|60g carbs|5g fat|3g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Yuca (cassava)
  • 6 cups Water
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 0.5 cup Orange juice
  • 0.25 cup Lime juice
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 0.5 tsp Cumin
  • 0.75 tsp Salt
  • 0.25 tsp Black pepper

Original measure retained: its cup/spoon or fluid-volume standard is unspecified.

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the yuca and cut it into 5.08 cm pieces.
  2. 2Place the yuca in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the yuca is tender when pierced with a fork.
  3. 3While the yuca is cooking, prepare the mojo sauce. In a blender or food processor, combine garlic, orange juice, lime juice, olive oil, oregano, cumin, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
  4. 4Drain the yuca and place it on a serving platter. Drizzle the mojo sauce over the yuca. Serve hot.

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