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Baked Yuca with Garlic Butter Sauce and Toasted Peanuts

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Crispy baked yuca fries served with a rich garlic butter sauce and a sprinkle of toasted peanuts for crunch. A savory, satisfying side dish or snack with bold Latin-inspired flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 lbs fresh yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into thick batons
  • 1 tbsp salt (for boiling)
  • 2 tbsp olive oil (for baking)
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • For the Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter (or vegan butter)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp chopped parsley (optional)
  • Salt to taste
  • For Garnish:
  • 2 tbsp toasted peanuts, roughly chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place yuca pieces in a pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, until just fork-tender but not falling apart. Drain and pat dry.
  3. Remove any fibrous core from the center of each yuca piece, if present.
  4. Toss the yuca with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Arrange in a single layer on the baking sheet.
  5. Bake for 25–30 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  6. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes until fragrant but not browned.
  7. Remove from heat and stir in lime juice, parsley, and salt to taste.
  8. Transfer baked yuca to a serving plate. Drizzle with garlic butter sauce and sprinkle with toasted peanuts.
  9. Serve immediately while hot and crispy.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, bake yuca on a wire rack placed over the baking sheet.
  • To make it vegan, use plant-based butter.
  • Yuca must be cooked before baking to avoid toughness and bitterness.

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Keywords: baked yuca, garlic butter yuca, cassava fries, toasted peanuts, Latin side dish, gluten-free snack

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