Whole30 Arepa de Masa de Yuca
Elevate your Whole30 meal plan with these delicious Arepa de Masa de Yuca—an ingenious twist on traditional arepas made entirely grain-free! Crafted with fresh yuca root and yuca flour, this recipe celebrates Latin American flavors while staying perfectly Whole30 compliant. The tender, starchy yuca is boiled, mashed, and kneaded into a pliable dough flavored with olive oil and a touch of sea salt, resulting in arepas that are crispy on the outside and irresistibly soft on the inside. Ready in under an hour, these versatile arepas are ideal for pairing with your favorite Whole30-approved toppings or enjoying as a standalone treat. Gluten-free, paleo-friendly, and packed with wholesome ingredients, these yuca-based arepas are sure to become a staple in your clean-eating routine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 lbs fresh yuca (cassava) roots
- 1 cup yuca flour
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup water
Instructions
Peel the yuca roots and cut them into 3-inch chunks. Rinse them under cold water to remove any dirt or debris.
Place the yuca chunks in a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook for about 15 minutes until they are fork-tender.
Drain the cooked yuca and let it cool slightly. Once cooled, remove any fibrous centers from the chunks.
Mash the cooked yuca in a large bowl using a potato masher or fork, then gradually add in the yuca flour and salt.
Add 1 tablespoon of olive oil and continue kneading until the mixture forms a smooth, pliable dough. If the dough feels too dry, gradually add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the consistency is right.
Preheat a skillet or griddle over medium heat and lightly grease it with the remaining tablespoon of olive oil.
Divide the dough into 8 equal pieces and shape each piece into a ball. Flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thickness to form the arepas.
Carefully place the arepas on the heated skillet and cook for about 4-5 minutes on each side, until golden brown and slightly crisp on the outside.
Once cooked, transfer the arepas to a wire rack to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm or at room temperature, ideally with your favorite Whole30-approved toppings!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
762 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 28.9 g | 37% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2354 mg | 102% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 10% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.8 g | ||
| Protein | 2.1 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 64 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 407 mg | 9% | |
*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.
