Yuca with Mojo Sauce

Prep Time 40 mins
Rest Time 40 mins
Total Time 1 hr 20 mins
Cooking Method: Boil, Stove Top
Cuisine: Latin American
Courses: Dinner, Lunch
Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 4
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year
Ingredients
  • 1.5 lb Yuca (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Onion Powder
  • 1 tbsp Garlic Powder
  • Mojo Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Orange Juice (fresh)
  • 1/4 cup Lemon Juice
  • 1 Red Onion (sliced)
  • 4 clove Garlic (minced)
  • 1 tsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cumin
  • 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Salt (or to taste)
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 tbsp Coconut Nectar (optional)
Instructions
  1. 1

    Place the yuca in a saucepan with just enough water to cover then add salt along with the onion and garlic powder.

  2. 2

    Bring the pot to the boil, reduce the heat to medium, cover and simmer until tender. Drain off the excess water and set aside.

  3. 3

    Prepare the mojo sauce by adding the olive oil in a frying pan on medium heat then sauté the garlic and onions until soft (not golden).

  4. 4

    Quickly add the orange juice, lemon juice, oregano, cumin black pepper, coconut nectar and salt to the frying pan and stir until everything is combined.

  5. 5

    Carefully add the small pieces of yuca to the frying pan with the mojo sauce and simmer for 5 minutes before serving.

  6. 6

    Serve and pair with any protein for a more nutritious meal.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4


Amount Per Serving
Calories 407kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9.8g16%
Saturated Fat 1.6g8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 804mg34%
Potassium 631mg19%
Total Carbohydrate 77.4g26%
Dietary Fiber 4.7g19%
Sugars 8.6g
Protein 4g8%

Vitamin C 57 mg
Calcium 9 mg
Iron 7.99 mg
Vitamin D 0 IU

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Average cost of recipe per serving: $1.28

Note: The costs are an estimated calculation and are subject to variation depending on the time of year and your location.

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Keywords: Yuca, garlic
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