Yucca Con Mojo

7 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 2 lbs yucca root, peeled, halved and cut into spears
  • 1 12 teaspoons salt
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 7 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 12 lemons
  • 12 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
  • 12 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut fine julienne

Directions

  1. 1
    In a large saucepan, combine the yucca with enough water to cover by at least 2 inches and add the salt.
  2. 2
    Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.
  3. 3
    Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer gently for 30 minutes, until the yucca is fork-tender but still intact.
  4. 4
    Drain the yucca in a colander.
  5. 5
    Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  6. 6
    Add the yucca and stir occasionally for 5 minutes, until slightly browned.
  7. 7
    Add the garlic and lemon juice and toss to coat the vegetables evenly.
  8. 8
    Cook for 2 minutes, just to release the aroma of the garlic, and add the cilantro and bell pepper julienne.
  9. 9
    Toss again just to mix and transfer to a warm serving platter.

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