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Saffron Mashed Yuca

Saffron Mashed Yuca

Erica Dinho
5 from 12 votes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Colombian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 454 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 1 pound frozen yuca or cassava
  • ½ teaspoon saffron threads
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 clove garlic crushed
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ¼ cup grated parmesan
  • Salt and Pepper

Instructions
 

  • Place the yuca in a medium pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, reduce the heat and simmer, covered for 15 to 20 minutes, or until fork tender.
  • Heat the milk, cream, garlic and saffron in a medium sauce pan over medium heat until simmering. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Drain the yuca and remove ay fiber from the center. Mash and add the milk saffron mixture, salt, pepper and parmesan cheese. Stir to combine and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 7gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 94mgSodium: 164mgPotassium: 449mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 1049IUVitamin C: 24mgCalcium: 201mgIron: 1mg
Keyword cassava recipes, mashed yuca, yuca recipes
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