Cuban-Style Yuca

Yuca is cooked until tender and served with a hot dressing made with onion, garlic, olive oil, and lemon juice. A refreshingly different side dish!

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 pounds yuca, peeled and sliced lengthwise
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.5 onion, diced
• 0.5 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, place olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes. Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca; serve immediately.

Step 2

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.