Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Yucca
Discover the perfect balance of flavor, texture, and nutrition with this **Heart-Healthy Crispy Fried Yucca** recipe! Made using oven-baking instead of traditional deep-frying, this dish transforms tender yucca (cassava) into golden, crispy perfection with a heart-smart drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil. A vibrant seasoning blend of smoked paprika, garlic powder, cumin, and a hint of sea salt elevates each bite with bold, smoky, and savory notes. Topped with fresh cilantro and served with a squeeze of lime, this dish offers a healthy twist on fried yucca while keeping things irresistibly crispy and satisfying. Ready in just under an hour, it’s the ideal guilt-free snack or side dish to brighten any meal. Indulge your taste buds and your well-being with this fiber-packed, gluten-free, and plant-based recipe!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 large roots (about 1.5 pounds) yucca (cassava) root
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.5 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup (chopped) fresh cilantro
- 1 medium, cut into wedges lime
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Peel the yucca roots by cutting off both ends, then making a cut along the length. Pry off the waxy peel with a knife or vegetable peeler.
Cut the peeled yucca into 2-3 inch sections. Cut each section in half lengthwise and remove the fibrous core.
Place the yucca pieces in a large pot of water and bring to a boil. Cook for 10-15 minutes until the yucca is just tender but not falling apart.
Drain the cooked yucca and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Arrange the yucca pieces in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, ground cumin, salt, and pepper.
Drizzle the oil mixture over the yucca and toss to coat evenly. Spread the yucca out in a single layer again on the baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until the edges are crispy and golden brown.
Remove from the oven and sprinkle with chopped cilantro. Serve warm with lime wedges on the side for squeezing over.
Enjoy your heart-healthy crispy fried yucca as a nutritious snack or a side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2465 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.1 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.2 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2527 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 530.8 g | 193% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.1 g | 100% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.6 g | ||
| Protein | 21.0 g | 42% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 280 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 3908 mg | 83% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
