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Baked Yucca Fries with Grilled Banana Ketchup
Bring something special to the table with this well-loved recipe.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 930 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Vegan
Ingredients
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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.