Crispy Baked Yuca Fries

Ingredients

2 large yucas
1 T olive oil
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 tsp sea salt
freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
2. Peel yucas with a vegetable peeler to remove waxy skin.*
3. Chop in half and then slice each half into fry-shapes.
4. Place sliced yucca into a large pot and fill with water.
5. Heat on stovetop until water comes to a boil. Let cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.
6. Strain yucca from water and rinse with cold water.
7. Place yucca in a large bowl and top with olive oil.
8. Sprinkle with chili powder, salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat.
9. Line onto a baking sheet (do not overcrowd) and bake for 15 minutes.
10. Remove from oven and flip.
11. Place back into oven and cook for another 15 minutes.
12. Serve warm.

Notes
*The inside of the yuca should be stark white. If there are black lines, discard and use another yuca.


http://www.thehealthymaven.com/2015/03/crispy-baked-yuca-fries.html