Oven-Fried Yucca
Yucca is a starchy vegetable with a taste and texture similar to while potatoes. Enjoy this yucca side dish with one of your favorite protein- or vegetable-based entrees.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1 piece (2 1/2 inches long)
121
Calories
1g
Protein
29g
Carbs
0g
Fat
1g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
11mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 0 g · Cholesterol 0 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
yucca (cassava) peeled and cut into 3-inch sections
1 pound · or 1 pound peeled frozen yucca
spray non-stick cooking spray, as needed
1
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
In a large pot, combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil and slowly simmer the yucca for 20 to 30 minutes, or until it is tender.
- 3
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- 4
Transfer the yucca with a slotted spoon to a cutting board. Let it cool and cut it lengthwise into 3/4-inch wide wedges, discarding the thin woody core.
- 5
Spray cookie sheet with the nonstick cooking oil spray. Spread yucca wedges on cookie sheet and spray wedges with cooking oil spray. Cover with foil paper and bake for 8 minutes. Uncover and return to oven to bake for an additional 7 minutes.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Stay Young at Heart: Cooking the Heart-Healthy Way US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute
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