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Yuca and Garlic
Photo: Mike Kenneally

Yuca and Garlic

9 ingredients 3 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

174
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Fat
12g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Olive Oil 1 tbsp (14g) 119
Bell Pepper 1 medium (119g) 31
Lemon juice of 1 lemon (48ml) 12
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Cilantro 1 tbsp chopped fresh (1g) 1
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 pounds Yuca Root peeled and cut into bite size pieces
  • 1/8 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 6 cloves Roasted Garlic
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro leaves whole chopped
  • 1 Organic Bell Pepper (use Red Bell Pepper) chopped
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Directions

1

In a large saucepan, cover yuca with water plus 2 inches, add salt. Bring to a boil, lower heat to a simmer, cover, let simmer until yuca is fork tender but still intact. Drain yuca.

2

Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add yuca and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.

3

Add garlic and lemon juice; toss to coat vegetables evenly. Cook for 2 minutes. *Add cilantro and bell pepper, toss just to mix, transfer to a warm serving platter.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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