Baked Yucca Fries with Grilled Banana Ketchup

Name: Baked Yucca Fries with Grilled Banana Ketchup
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Yield: 4 serving
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 5 ripe bananas; ½ medium yellow onion, chopped; 4 garlic cloves; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1 cup pitted and chopped dates; 1 tablespoon minced thyme; 2 ½ cups water; 2 cups apple cider vinegar; ¾ cup light brown sugar; ¼ cup molasses; ¼ cup honey plus 2 tablespoon; 2 ½ tablespoons brandy (optional); 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 2 teaspoon crystalized ginger; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon; pinch ground all-spice; pinch ground nutmeg; 1 pound yucca root, peeled and cut (into 2”x ¼” sticks); 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

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Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings
4
Calories
930 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
Vegan

Baked Yucca Fries with Grilled Banana Ketchup

Joelle Cantu

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Ingredients

Servings

grilled banana ketchup

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
5 ripe bananas
½ medium yellow onion, chopped
4 garlic cloves
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1 cup pitted and chopped dates
1 tablespoon minced thyme
2 ½ cups water
2 cups apple cider vinegar
¾ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
¼ cup honey plus 2 tablespoon
2 ½ tablespoons brandy (optional)
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoon crystalized ginger
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
pinch ground all-spice
pinch ground nutmeg

yucca fries

1 pound yucca root, peeled and cut (into 2”x ¼” sticks)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

For banana ketchup: Preheat grill or grill pan on high. Brush each banana (with its peel still intact) with oil. Grill bananas on each side for about 5 minutes. Remove from grill and allow bananas to cool.
Peel bananas and break up into chunks and place into a blender. Add onion, garlic, tomato paste, dates, thyme, and water to the blender and blend until smooth, about 3 minutes.
Pour mixture into a large pot and stir in remaining ketchup ingredients. Bring mixture to a boil; lower the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to an hour. (If the mixture gets too thick, add water 2-3 tablespoons at a time).
Strain mixture through a fine sieve and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. (ketchup will hold for 5 to 6 months).
Preheat oven to 375°F.
Pour yucca fries into a large pot and fill with water. Place over medium- high heat and bring to a boil. Boil fries for about 15 minutes or until just fork tender.
Drain fries and spread onto a baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and season with salt and pepper. Toss together and redistribute fried into a single layer. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until fries are crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Lightly season with salt and pepper and serve immediately with banana ketchup.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 930kcal (47%) Carbohydrates 193g (64%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Sodium 1554mg (65%) Potassium 2062mg (59%) Fiber 12g (48%) Sugar 125g (250%) Vitamin A 1911IU (38%) Vitamin C 51mg (57%) Calcium 165mg (17%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 930 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	930kcal	47%
Carbohydrates	193g	64%
Protein	7g	14%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	2g	10%
Sodium	1554mg	65%
Potassium	2062mg	44%
Fiber	12g	48%
Sugar	125g	250%
Vitamin A	1911IU	38%
Vitamin C	51mg	57%
Calcium	165mg	17%
Iron	5mg	28%