Yucca Con Mojo

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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yucca root, peeled, halved and cut into spears
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 12 lemons
  • 12 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 12 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut fine julienne

Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the yucca with enough water to cover by at least 2 inches and add the salt.
  2. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the yucca is fork-tender but still intact.
  4. Drain the yucca in a colander.
  5. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. Add the yucca and stir occasionally for 5 minutes, until slightly browned.
  7. Add the garlic and lemon juice and toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
  8. Cook for 2 minutes, just to release the aroma of the garlic, and add the cilantro and bell pepper julienne.
  9. Toss again just to mix and transfer to a warm serving platter.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

410 kcal 20% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.3g 17% DV
Total Fat 30.6g 39% DV
Carbs 31.3g 11% DV
Fiber 3.8g 13% DV
Sugar 3.8g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9881.3mg 100% DV
Potassium 1378mg 29% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 115.8mcg 13% DV
Vitamin C 174.3mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 342.5mg 26% DV
Iron 13.8mg 76% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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