Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce
User Reviews
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
12 servings
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Calories
384 kcal
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Course
Side Dish
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Cuisine
South American
Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce
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Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce: delicious yucas are smothered with garlic mojo sauce and then grilled until crispy. Great summer side dish to any meal
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Ingredients
For Grilled Yuca
- 5 lbs yuca peeled
- water
- salt
For Garlic Mojo Sauce
- 3 Tablespoon minced onion
- 3 Cloves garlic crushed
- 3 Tablespoon parsley minced
- 3 Tablespoon cilantro minced
- 2 Tablespoons hot sauce
- 1/4 Cup + 2 Tablespoons of Red Wine Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup + 1 Tablespoon of Vegetable Oil
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
For Yuca
- Boil the peeled Yuca in a large pot of salted water until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes) - Do not overcook or they will turn mushy
- Strain the pot and cut the yuca into strips
- Remove central vein
- Cool
For Mojo Sauce
- Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix until combined. Add more hot sauce if desired
To Grill Yucas
- Brush each yuca generously with mojo sauce on all sides
- Place them on the grill on indirect heat and close the lid
- Grill until crispy (about 15-20 minutes)
- Serve with mojo sauce on the side for dipping
- Enjoy!
Notes
- If you don't have a grill, you can also bake the mojo smothered yucas at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until crispy.*If you prefer it mild. Use less hot sauce
Nutrition Information
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Calories
384kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
72g
(24%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Sodium
84mg
(4%)
Potassium
527mg
(15%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
115IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
42.3mg
(47%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
0.6mg
(3%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 384kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 72g | 24% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Sodium | 84mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 527mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 115IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 42.3mg | 47% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
21 reviews
Excellent
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