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Yuca Fries with Cilantro-Avocado Ranch Dip
Recipes
Yuca Fries with Cilantro-Avocado Ranch Dip
6 servings
45 minutes total (Active 15 minutes)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb frozen yuca (3 cups)
  • 2 cups water
  • Plastic wrap
  • 2 limes, for juice
  • Cooking spray
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pepper, divided
  • 2 medium Hass avocados
  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 (1 oz) packet ranch seasoning
  • 2 cloves garlic

Steps

    1. Preheat oven to 450°F. Place yuca and water in large, microwave-safe dish. Cover with plastic wrap and microwave on HIGH 8–10 minutes to soften. Drain and let stand to cool. Juice limes (2 tablespoons).
    2. Coat 2 baking sheets with spray. Dry yuca with paper towels to remove excess water, then cut lengthwise into spears. Place in large bowl: yuca fries, garlic powder, 1 tablespoon oil, ½ teaspoon salt, and ½ teaspoon pepper; toss to coat. Arrange fries in single layer on prepared baking sheets.
    3. Bake 20 minutes, flipping halfway through cook time, until golden.
    4. Meanwhile, halve avocados and scoop out flesh, discarding pits. Place in bowl of food processor: avocado flesh, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic cloves, and remaining 1 tablespoon oil and 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Serve with yuca fries.

Amount per ⅙ recipe serving: Calories 340, Total Fat 22g, Sat Fat 5g, Trans Fat 0g, Chol 20mg, Sodium 870mg, Total Carb 38g, Fiber 6g, Total Sugar 2g, (Incl. 0g Added Sugars), Protein 3g, Vitamin D 0%, Calc 4%, Iron 6%, Potassium 10%