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Cuban Style Yuca Recipe

This Cuban Style Yuca Recipe is a delicious and traditional dish, perfect as a side or main course.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Cuban
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 250 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Yuca
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • ¼ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Lime Juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon Salt to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley chopped

Instructions 

  1. 1. Peel the yuca and cut it into chunks.
  2. 2. Boil the yuca in a large pot of salted water until tender, about 25-30 minutes.
  3. 3. Drain the yuca and remove the tough, fibrous core.
  4. 4. In a separate pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat and sauté the minced garlic until fragrant.
  5. 5. Add the lime juice, salt, and pepper to the pan and stir to combine.
  6. 6. Pour the garlic-lime mixture over the cooked yuca and toss to coat evenly.
  7. 7. Garnish with chopped parsley and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 558mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 50IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 1.5mg

Keywords

Cuban, Side Dish, Yuca
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