Description
Easy Yuca con Mojo is a vibrant traditional dish featuring tender yuca roots drenched in a lively garlic and citrus sauce, topped with crispy smoked turkey bacon for a smoky twist. This recipe combines fresh, simple ingredients to create a flavorful and aromatic meal perfect for family dinners or sharing with friends, balancing bright citrus notes with savory depth and satisfying textures.
Ingredients
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Yuca con Mojo Ingredients
- 2 pounds yuca (cassava) root, peeled and cut into chunks
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil (natural)
- 2 tablespoons vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
- 6 slices smoked turkey bacon
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Prepare the Yuca: Peel the yuca root carefully and cut into chunks. Boil the yuca in salted water for 20-30 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well.
- Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: While yuca boils, crisp the smoked turkey bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until golden and crunchy. Drain excess fat on paper towels and set aside.
- Make the Mojo Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, fresh lime juice, olive oil, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural), salt, and pepper until well emulsified and fragrant.
- Assemble the Dish: Place the cooked yuca in a serving dish, drizzle generously with the mojo sauce, and top with crispy smoked turkey bacon. Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley on top.
- Serve Warm: Enjoy the Yuca con Mojo warm so the flavors meld beautifully with every bite.
Notes
- Check for yuca tenderness by testing with a fork; it should slide in easily without being mushy.
- For a smoother sauce, gently warm olive oil with garlic before mixing with other mojo ingredients.
- Taste mojo sauce before drizzling and adjust lime juice for desired tanginess.
- Fry smoked turkey bacon just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Best enjoyed immediately for the brightest flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Boiling and Sautéing
- Cuisine: Latin American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Yuca con Mojo, cassava, garlic sauce, smoked turkey bacon, Latin American recipe, easy side dish, gluten free, citrus sauce
