Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 piece (2½ inches long)
Calories 91
Total Fat Less than 1 g
Saturated Fat Less than 1 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 3 mg
Calcium 66 mg
Iron 3 mg

Servings and Times

Servings 6

Ingredients and Preparation

Ingredients Measures
Fresh yucca (cassava), cut into 3-inch sections and peeled 1 pound
Nonstick cooking oil spray

Tip: Use cooking oil spray to cut back on fat.

  • In a kettle, combine the yucca with enough cold water to cover it by 1 inch. Bring the water to a boil, and slowly simmer the yucca for 20-30 minutes, or until it is tender.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Transfer the yucca with a slotted spoon to a cutting board, let it cool, and cut it lengthwise into ¾-inch-wide wedges, discarding the thin woody core.
  • Spray cookie sheet with the nonstick cooking oil spray. Spread yucca wedges on cookie sheet, and spray wedges with cooking oil spray. Cover with foil paper and bake for 8 minutes. Uncover and return to oven to bake for an additional 7 minutes.