Yuca with Garlic Mojo

Ingredients

• 2 pounds yuca root, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 6 cloves roasted garlic
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/4 cup whole cilantro leaves, chopped
• 1 organic red bell pepper, chopped

Directions

1. In a large saucepan, cover yuca with water with 2 inches above the yuca.
2. Add salt and bring to a boil.
3. Lower heat to a simmer, cover, and let simmer until yuca is fork-tender but still intact.
4. Drain yuca.
5. Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium heat.
6. Add yuca and stir occasionally for 5 minutes.
7. Add garlic and lemon juice; toss to coat vegetables evenly.
8. Cook for 2 minutes.
9. Add cilantro and bell pepper and toss just to mix.
10. Transfer to a warm serving platter.