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Cassava with butter and carrots in a white bowl.

Butter Cassava

A delicious and easy side recipe using one of the Caribbean's favorite ground provision, cassava (yuca). Quick and easy side option with many health benefits.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Caribbean
Calories: 338
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup grated carrots
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1.5 lbs frozen Cassava I used Goya brand
  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

  1. Put water to boil with salt
  2. When boiling, add cassava and boil till tender (about 8 - 10 mins)
  3. Strain and leave to cool for about 5 mins (or cool enough to touch)
  4. Cube cassava and set aside
  5. In a pot melt butter and add grated carrots
  6. Add cubed cassava to mixture
  7. Add garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper
  8. Mix all together
  9. Taste for seasonings (add more butter if you want a smoother texture)

Nutrition

Calories: 338kcal

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