Yuca With Garlic-Lime Mojo Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 lb yuca, peeled, halved , and cut into 3- to 4-inch pieces
3 tsp salt, divided
6 garlic cloves, pressed
1 large sweet onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lime juice
sliced onion rings (optional)

Directions:

Bring yuca with water to cover and 2 teaspoons salt to a boil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Cover, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer 25 minutes or until tender. Drain well. Transfer yuca to a large bowl or serving platter, and keep warm.
Stir together remaining 1 teaspoon salt, garlic, and next 3 ingredients in saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, 8 to 10 minutes or until onion is translucent. Spoon garlic mixture evenly over yuca; top with onion rings, if desired, and serve immediately.
*1 (24-ounce) package frozen yuca, thawed, may be substituted for fresh.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	2767.59 Kcal (11587 kJ)
Calories from fat	1229.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	136.62g	210%
Sodium	8869.29mg	370%
Potassium	2738.93mg	58%
Total Carbs	374.4g	125%
Sugars	36.47g	146%
Dietary Fiber	21.81g	87%
Protein	13.46g	27%
Vitamin C	164mg	273%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	295.7mg	30%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	187.99 Kcal (787 kJ)
Calories from fat	83.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.28g	210%
Sodium	602.47mg	370%
Potassium	186.05mg	58%
Total Carbs	25.43g	125%
Sugars	2.48g	146%
Dietary Fiber	1.48g	87%
Protein	0.91g	27%
Vitamin C	11.1mg	273%
Calcium	20.1mg	30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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