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Yuca con Mojo (Dairy-Free)

Boiled Yuca with a vibrant dairy-free Mojo sauce. This classic Cuban side dish is a simple yet flavorful addition to any meal.

35m4 servings
DAIRY-free
350 cal|3g protein|70g carbs|8g fat|4g fiber

Ingredients

  • about 910 g Yuca (cassava)
  • 6 cups Water
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 cup Orange juice
  • 1/4 cup Lime juice
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 3 tbsp Olive oil
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin

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

Instructions

  1. 1Peel the yuca and cut into 5.08-7.62 cm pieces.
  2. 2Place the yuca in a large pot with water and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the yuca is tender.
  3. 3While the yuca is cooking, prepare the mojo sauce. In a small bowl, whisk together orange juice, lime juice, minced garlic, olive oil, oregano, and cumin.
  4. 4Drain the cooked yuca and transfer to a serving dish.
  5. 5Pour the mojo sauce over the yuca and serve.

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