Yuca fries have to be the strangest addiction I’ve picked up. But like carrot fries, they’ve become a favorite side or a snack  (and I love to serve unusual snacks that are nourishing and fun).  We’ve got a little neighbor whose parents are foodies, and he’s always willing to try any new creation we have, so I’ve gotten into the habit of trying new recipes when I know he can swing in for a taste.  I melt when he thoughtfully analyzes the flavor profiles and then thanks us politely for each offering.  While the relationships we are blessed to have with our neighbor kids are a gift to our whole family, it’s fun to have adventurous foods to share along the way. 

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Yuca Fries with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Crispy exterior, starchy, salty and spicy-sweet. These cassava, or yuca fries, are paleo-friendly, grain and gluten-free, and because they are baked, they are quick and easy to make.

Course: Appetizer, Snack

Keyword: Paleo

Servings: 6

Author: Angela Sackett | Everyday Welcome

Ingredients

• 1 bag frozen yuca cassava - 18-24 oz
• 3 tablespoons melted coconut oil
• 1 teaspoon sea salt
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh garlic
• juice of 1/2 lime
• cracked black pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a medium pot over high heat, bring yuca to boil in salted water.
2. Boil for fifteen minutes, or until fork-tender.
3. Strain yuca and set aside to cool slightly.
4. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
5. Cut out the tough stringy sections of the yuca, then slice into "fry sized" sections.
6. On a parchment-lined, rimmed baking sheet, drizzle the yuca with coconut oil, sprinkle with seasonings and toss by hand.
7. Bake for fifteen minutes.
8. Using tongs, toss the fries to redistribute oil and seasonings.
9. Return to oven and bake for an additional fifteen minutes or until crisp and tender.
10. Season with additional salt to taste.

Recipe Notes

By Angela Sackett, Adapted from Amy Hahn, Gluten Free Living

Side note: yuca, or cassava, is also very high in vitamin C, with significant amounts of B6 and magnesium, as well – Lauren at Empowered Sustenance has a great informational post on yuca with more info on this veggie!)

Do you have a favorite snack to share when friends come to “play?”  Do you like to bake and share sweets, or do you love to share savory snacks with your guests?  Share your ideas!

Inspiring (salty, crunchy and spicy) welcome,

Angela

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