Garlic Yuca
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Garlic Yuca is a flavorful dish made from yuca, a starchy root vegetable, cooked with garlic for a savory taste. This dish provides a good source of carbohydrates and is a hearty addition to any meal.
Garlic Yuca is served in various meal programs across New York City, including school meals, senior nutrition, shelter feeding, and catering.
Popular Home Recipes for Garlic Yuca
Example recipe — not from the Healthy Heart kitchen. This is a popular home-style version of Garlic Yuca shown for general reference. It does not reflect the ingredients, preparation, or allergens in meals prepared by Healthy Heart Food Service.
Garlic Yuca is a deliciously savory dish made from tender yuca infused with the rich flavor of garlic, perfect as a hearty side for any meal.
Ingredients
- •2 lb yuca, peeled and cut into chunks
- •4 cloves garlic, minced
- •3 tbsp olive oil
- •1 tsp salt
- •0.5 tsp black pepper
- •1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- •1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water.
- 2Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for 20-25 minutes until the yuca is tender.
- 3Drain the yuca and remove the fibrous core from each piece.
- 4In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté the garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- 5Add the yuca to the skillet, season with salt and pepper, and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 6Remove from heat, drizzle with lemon juice, and sprinkle with chopped parsley before serving.
Chef Tips
- For a spicier version, add a pinch of red pepper flakes while sautéing the garlic.
- Yuca can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If fresh yuca is unavailable, frozen yuca can be used as a substitute.
Example home recipe for reference only — not used by Healthy Heart Food Service. For ingredient and allergen information about meals we serve, contact us.
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About This Item
This menu item is part of meal programs operated by Healthy Heart Food Service, serving schools, childcare centers, senior programs, shelters, and catering clients across New York City, Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Nutrition information is sourced from the USDA FoodData Central database and reviewed by our registered dietician. Actual values may vary based on preparation methods and serving size. For questions about our meal programs, contact us.