Description
Tender, golden-brown yuca steaks pan-seared to perfection and coated in a rich, creamy garlic herb sauce. A hearty and elegant dish that brings out the natural nuttiness of yuca in a luxurious, plant-based sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 lbs fresh yuca (cassava), peeled and cut into thick slices
- Salt for boiling
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- For the Creamy Garlic Herb Sauce:
- 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup unsweetened plant-based milk (e.g., oat or almond)
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast (optional, for cheesy flavor)
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme
- 1/2 tsp lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place yuca slices in a large pot of salted water. Bring to a boil and cook for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender. Drain and let cool slightly.
- Remove any tough fibrous core from the center of the yuca pieces.
- Pat dry and season yuca steaks with salt and pepper.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear yuca steaks for 2–3 minutes per side until golden and crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil or vegan butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Sprinkle in flour and stir constantly for 1 minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in plant-based milk until smooth. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
- Add nutritional yeast (if using), herbs, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Adjust seasoning as needed.
- Return yuca steaks to the pan, spooning sauce over to coat. Heat through for 1–2 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired.
Notes
- Use coconut milk for a richer, creamier sauce.
- Pair with steamed greens or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Yuca must be boiled before pan-searing to ensure tenderness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 yuca steak with sauce
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg