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YUCA WITH MOJO SAUCE AND SALSA (YUCA CON MOJO Y SALSA)

Active Time : 35 Minutes
Total Time : 35 Minutes
Serves : 8
INGREDIENTS
  • 8 cups water
  • 3-3/4 teaspoons salt, divided
  • 2 cassava pounds fresh yuca
  • 1/4 cup Pure Wesson® Canola Oil, divided
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped garlic, divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons fresh orange juice
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tablespoon distilled white vinegar
  • 1 can (14.5 oz each) Hunt's® Diced Tomatoes, drained
  • 1 large avocado, pitted, peeled, chopped
DIRECTIONS

Place water and 3 teaspoons salt in large saucepan. Bring to boil. Meanwhile, cut yuca crosswise into 3-inch pieces. Cut each piece lengthwise into wedges. Add yuca to saucepan; cook 10 to 15 minutes or until tender. Drain.

Meanwhile, make mojo and salsa. For mojo, whisk together 3 tablespoons oil, 2 tablespoons garlic, lime juice, orange juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt in small bowl; set aside. For salsa, whisk together cilantro, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, vinegar, remaining 1 tablespoon garlic and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in medium bowl. Add drained tomatoes and avocado; stir to combine. Serve yuca with mojo and salsa.