YUCA CALORIES RECIPES

Steps:

• Place the 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, and place yucca on a serving plate.
• Meanwhile, place the olive oil, onion, garlic, and lemon juice into a pan. Cook over medium heat about 5 minutes. Pour the hot olive oil mixture over the yuca, and serve immediately.

Steps:

• Remove the thick peel from each yuca with a paring knife, then cut crosswise into 3-inch pieces. Quarter each piece lengthwise. Place in a medium saucepan and add enough water to cover by 1 inch. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until nearly tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain and pat dry. Remove the thin woody cores. Chop the yuca into 3/4-inch pieces.
• Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the yuca and cook, stirring occasionally, until very tender, about 10 minutes. Stir in scallions. Cook for 1 minute more. Transfer to a bowl.
• Using the side of a chef's knife or a mortar and pestle, smash garlic with salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon oil to make a paste. Stir the garlic paste and bacon into the yuca mixture, then add broth and mash the mixture with a potato masher to the consistency of chunky mashed potatoes.
• To serve, use an ice cream scoop to shape the yuca mixture into 2-inch balls (about 1/3 cup each) and sprinkle with cilantro.