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Easy 1 hr 43 min~210 kcal 5/10
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Yuca con Mojo
A Cuban cassava side boiled until tender, then dressed with garlicky citrus mojo that wakes up every dense, starchy bite.
Easy⏱️ 45 min📖 1 min readServes 4~230 kcal🇨🇺 Cuban🌍 Full translation
15 min prep 30 min cook
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- Vegetarian
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Timeline
Total 45 min- Prep15 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 800 g Cassava
- 5 clove Garlic
- 100 ml Orange juice
- 2 tbsp(~30 ml) Lemon juice
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Olive oil
- 0.3 bunch Cilantro
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Salt
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Instructions
- 1
Peel the cassava, cut it into large pieces, and remove the tough center fiber.
- 2
Boil the cassava in salted water for 30 minutes, until it is soft enough to fall apart easily with a fork.
30 min30:00 - 3
Turn the garlic in olive oil over low heat for 2 minutes.
2 min02:00 - 4
Add the bitter orange juice or lime-orange mixture to the oil and warm for 1 minute.
1 min01:00 - 5
Toss the drained cassava with the mojo sauce, using a wide spoon so the pieces do not break.
- 6
Serve warm with cilantro and onion.
💡 Tip: Dressing the cassava while it is still hot helps the garlicky citrus flavor soak in.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve warm with cilantro, thin onion, and citrus sauce.
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Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Vitamin C
Nutrition (per serving)
~230
kcal calories
2
g protein
34
g carbs
10
g fat
Protein 3%Carbs 58%Fat 39%
GI 33 · Low GIGL 11 · Medium GL
2.3g
Sugar
0.2g
Fiber
582.6mg
Sodium
1.9g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
4/10Moderate satiety, fine between meals
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FAQ
How many servings does Yuca con Mojo make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Yuca con Mojo take?
Prep 15 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 45 minutes in total.Is Yuca con Mojo difficult?
This recipe is rated easy.How many calories does Yuca con Mojo have?
Approximately 230 kcal per serving. Protein: 2g, carbs: 34g, fat: 10g.Is Yuca con Mojo allergen-free?
Our algorithm flagged this recipe as free of common allergens. Still, check the ingredient list yourself.Which cuisine does Yuca con Mojo belong to?
This recipe belongs to Cuban cuisine.How many ingredients does Yuca con Mojo need?
This recipe needs 7 ingredients.Is Yuca con Mojo filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 4/10; moderately filling, suitable between meals. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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