Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce: delicious yucas are smothered with garlic mojo sauce and then grilled until crispy. Great summer side dish to any meal
Boil the peeled Yuca in a large pot of salted water until fork tender (about 15-20 minutes) - Do not overcook or they will turn mushy
Strain the pot and cut the yuca into strips
Remove central vein
Cool
For Mojo Sauce
Place all ingredients together in a bowl and mix until combined. Add more hot sauce if desired
To Grill Yucas
Brush each yuca generously with mojo sauce on all sides
Place them on the grill on indirect heat and close the lid
Grill until crispy (about 15-20 minutes)
Serve with mojo sauce on the side for dipping
Enjoy!
Recipe Notes
If you don't have a grill, you can also bake the mojo smothered yucas at 425 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes or until crispy. *If you prefer it mild. Use less hot sauce
Nutrition Facts
Grilled Yuca with Garlic Mojo Sauce
Amount Per Serving
Calories 384Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat 9g14%
Saturated Fat 7g44%
Sodium 84mg4%
Potassium 527mg15%
Carbohydrates 72g24%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 115IU2%
Vitamin C 42.3mg51%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.