Name: Yuca (Cassava) With Mojo Sauce
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 pounds yuca (cassava), peeled and chopped; 1 large red or white onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, crushed; 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar; Juice of 2 lemons; ½ cup cilantro, chopped; Salt and pepper to taste

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Recipes » Side Dishes » Yuca (Cassava) With Mojo Sauce

By Evelisse Capó, PharmD, DipACLM

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Yuca, also known as cassava root, is a healthy, starchy tuber commonly used in Latin American cuisine. Yuca served with mojo sauce is a popular side dish in several countries.

Prep: 10 mins Cook: 35 mins Yield: 6 servings

Gluten Free Low Sugar Nut Free Soy Free

Ingredients

2 pounds yuca (cassava), peeled and chopped
1 large red or white onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, crushed
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
Juice of 2 lemons
½ cup cilantro, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. In a medium saucepan, cover the yuca with cold water, add a pinch of salt, and bring to a boil.
2. Boil the yuca for 20 to 25 minutes or until soft.
3. Remove from the heat and drain the water from the yuca.
4. In a skillet over medium heat, sauté the onion for 4 to 5 minutes, adding a little vegetable broth if necessary so that it does not stick.
5. In a large bowl, mix together the mojo ingredients: garlic, cooked onion, cilantro, apple cider vinegar, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste.
6. Let the mojo rest for 10 minutes so that the flavors are integrated. This step is very important.
7. Add the yuca to the bowl with the mojo and mix well.