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Simple Yuca Simmer
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Simple Yuca Simmer

7 ingredients 5 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

22
Calories
1g
Protein
0g
Fat
6g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cloves Garlic chopped
  • Herbs to taste
  • Salt and Fresh Ground Black Pepper to taste
  • 1/2 pound Yuca Root per person
  • Lemon Juice to taste
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Directions

1

Rinse Yuca well, peel and halve lengthwise. Remove fibrous core.

2

Combine lemon juice, garlic and fresh herbs in a large pot with enough water to cover Yuca.

3

Bring to a boil and add salt. Lower heat and add cold water when necessary so as not to allow water to reach another boil. Pierce with toothpick or fork.

4

When soft (not mushy) remove pieces and set aside.

5

When all pieces are done, drain, sprinkle with pepper and serve hot.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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