Roasted Cassava (Yuca)

50 minutes
Serves 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 lb frozen yucca root (yuca)
• 4 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried cilantro or 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, for serving

Directions

1. In a large pot of salted water, cook yuca until almost tender, about 15 minutes; drain and set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
3. In a medium bowl, combine olive oil, cilantro or oregano, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, ground cumin, salt and pepper.
4. Add yuca and toss to coat.
5. Arrange yuca in a single layer in a lightly greased baking dish until yuca is tender and starts to brown, about 30 to 40 minutes.
6. Sprinkle with lime juice, toss, and serve.