Yuca Fries with Cilantro-Avocado Ranch Dip
Let's make your table just as festive as your celebration. Try this delicious classic with a creamy sauce.
Ingredients
- 1 lb frozen yuca (3 cups)
- Plastic wrap
- 1 lime, for juice
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pepper, divided
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 2 medium avocados
- 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 (1-oz) packet ranch dry seasoning
- 2 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Place yuca in large microwave-safe bowl with 2 cups water; cover with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH for 8–10 minutes to soften. Drain yuca and set aside to cool. Juice lime (2 tablespoons).
- Coat 2 baking sheets with spray. Dry yuca with paper towels to remove any excess water, then cut lengthwise into spears. Add to large bowl: yuca fries, 1 tablespoon oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and granulated garlic; toss to coat. Arrange yuca fries in single layers on prepared baking sheets.
- Bake 20 minutes, turning halfway through cook time, until golden brown.
- Meanwhile, peel and pit avocados. Add to bowl of food processor: avocados, cilantro, lime juice, sour cream, ranch seasoning, garlic cloves, remaining 1 tablespoon oil, and remaining 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Puree until smooth. Serve with yuca fries.
Nutritional Info
Amount per 1/6 recipe serving: CALORIES 380kcal; TOTAL FAT 21g; SAT FAT 5g; TRANS FAT 0g; CHOLESTEROL 20mg; SODIUM 850mg; CARB 47g; FIBER 6g; TOTAL SUGARS 2g (Incl. 0g Added Sugars); PROTEIN 4g; VITAMIN D 0%; CALC 4%; IRON 6%; POTASSIUM 15%
Source: Publix Aprons® recipe
