Baked Yuca (Cassava) Fries – PKU-Friendly

Servings

1/3 recipe

COOKING TIME

45 minutes

These fries can be made using your favorite seasonings. These are a delicious snack or side dish.

12 ounces Cassava, raw (washed, peeled, cut into 1/4" sticks)

1 1/2 tsp. Olive oil

1 tsp. no salt added chili powder

1/4 tsp. Garlic powder

1/2 tsp. Onion powder

1/4 tsp. Ground cumin

1/4 tsp. Salt

1 dash Black pepper (to taste)

1 spray Spray olive oil (as needed)

(Note: Yuca is also known as Cassava and may be labeled as such at your local grocery store. They are the same ingredient.)

Gather all ingredients and equipment.

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C).

Wash and peel the yuca. Cut into 1/4" sticks.

Place yuca in a medium pot and cover with cold water. Turn heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Boil for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender.

Drain, and let the yuca dry out slightly while making the spice mix.

Mix chili powder, garlic powder, onion powder, cumin, salt, and pepper in a medium sized bowl. Add yucca and olive oil. Toss until evenly coated.

Arrange yuca on a parchment lined baking sheet and bake in 425 degree oven for 15-20 minutes until browned and crisp.

Serve hot.

Protein per recipe: 4.62g - Protein per serving: 1.54g
Phe per recipe: 146mg - Phe per serving: 48.6mg

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This recipe contains GERD triggers and those with GERD may wish to avoid it.

This recipe is safe for those who are lactose intolerant.

This recipe is safe for Coumadin (warfarin) users.

This recipe is safe for those who are sensitive to gluten.

This is NOT a low sodium recipe.