Mashed Yuca

      If you are not familiar with Yuca, it is the root of the Cassava plant, you might even call it the little darling of Latin America.  It is often boiled or fried like a potato and consumed as a snack or a side dish.  It is very starchy with a sweeter nuttier taste than potatoes.  For a 1/2 cup of Yuca it is  165 calories, 39g carbs, 1.9g fiber, 37.1g net carbs, 1.4g protein and .3g fat.  I started out trying to buy it in its natural form in the produce department, but it turned into a debacle when I tried to trim and peel it.  So I have opted to default to the frozen section where it is ready made, just waiting for Paige to prepare.  But you do you Boo.  ;)

Ingredients~

Yuca, frozen or fresh and peeled

Butter, Broth, or Milk as desired

Seasoning as desired

     Bring pot of water to boil, add Yuca and simmer for 30 minutes, or until fork tender, make sure water covers Yuca.  Drain, add Butter, Broth or Milk as desired, mash to desired consistency.  Season as desired.  Enjoy  :)