1. Home
  2. Cuban
  3. Cuban-Style Yuca

Cuban-Style Yuca

Yuca, or cassava, is a Latin American root vegetable. This simple dish is the way my granny used to make it.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 10 mins

Cook Time: 15 mins

Total Time: 25 mins

Servings: 6

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.

Related Articles

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *