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Ingredients
• 2 large cassava (yucca) roots, peeled and cut into fries
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
• 1 cup Greek yogurt
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Salt to taste
• Black pepper to taste
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the cassava fries and cook for about 7 minutes until slightly tender.
- Drain the cassava fries and pat them dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Transfer the fries to a large mixing bowl and toss them with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
- Spread the cassava fries in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, ensuring they are not touching each other for even baking.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the fries are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through the cooking time.
- While the fries are baking, prepare the garlic herb dip. In a small bowl, combine Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Season the dip with salt and black pepper to taste, and mix well until all the ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Once the cassava fries are done, remove them from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Serve the warm cassava fries with the creamy garlic herb dip on the side for dipping.
Q1: How should I prepare the cassava fries for baking?
A1: Peel and cut the cassava roots into fries, boil them for about 7 minutes until slightly tender, then drain and pat them dry to remove excess moisture before tossing them with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper until evenly coated.
Q2: What is the recipe for the garlic herb dip?
A2: Combine Greek yogurt, chopped parsley, chopped chives, minced garlic, and lemon juice in a bowl. Then season the dip with salt and pepper to taste and mix well until thoroughly combined.
Q3: How long should the cassava fries be baked for?
A3: Bake the cassava fries in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 25-30 minutes or until they are golden brown and crispy, flipping them halfway through the cooking time for even browning.
