Page 118 - Celebrating 10 Years Veggie Van Recipe Book

RECIPES FROM OUR COMMUNITY/RECETAS DE NUESTRA COMUNIDAD
Yuca from Dorothy
“Over the past year, being part of
the Veggie Van program has been
a wonderful experience. One day,
I came across a vegetable I didn’t
recognize—yuca—and with help from
a young lady in the office, I learned
how to prepare it. My husband and
I looked up recipes online, steamed
it, and loved how it turned out.
Cooking it together became a special
memory, and it felt good to share the
recipe so others could enjoy it too.
The Veggie Van brings us fresh produce
we might not otherwise afford, and
sometimes introduces us to new treats,
like mangoes. Each week is a chance to
try something different and enjoy it as
a couple. I dedicate this recipe to my
friends and fellow seniors—don’t be
afraid to try something new. You just
might create a new favorite memory.”
Ingredients
•
Yuca, peeled
•
1/2 teaspoon salt
•
1/4 cup olive oil
•
1/2 onion, diced
•
4 cloves garlic, minced
•
1/4 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice
Directions
1. Place yuca into a pan and fill with
enough water to cover. Stir in salt.
2. Over medium-high heat, bring
to a boil, cover and cook until
tender—about 15 minutes.
3. Drain and set aside on
a serving plate.
4. Meanwhile combine olive
oil, onion, garlic and
lemon juice in a pan.
5. Cook over medium heat
for about 5 minutes.
6. Pour hot oil mixture over yuca
and serve immediately.
118 | VEGGIE VAN | 10TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK
118 | VEGGIE VAN | 10TH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK