Yucca Con Mojo

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 2 lbs yucca root, peeled, halved and cut into spears
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 7 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/2 lemons
• 1/2 bunch cilantro, leaves only, finely chopped
• 1/2 red bell pepper, cored, seeded, cut fine julienne

Recipe

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