Side Dish · Caribbean · Latin American ·

Cuban Yuca con Mojo with Garlic and Citrus

Name: Cuban Yuca con Mojo with Garlic and Citrus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Side Dish
Ingredients: Yuca (cassava), 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces; Salt, To taste; Water, For boiling; Garlic, 4 cloves, minced; Olive oil, 1/2 cup; Orange juice, 1/3 cup, fresh; Lime juice, 1/4 cup, fresh; Salt and pepper, To taste; Cumin, 1 teaspoon; Onion, 1 large, sliced thin

Enjoy the rich flavors of this Cuban classic, featuring tender yuca drizzled with a citrusy garlic mojo sauce.

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·By Ethan Brooks·July 24, 2025

Cuban Yuca con Mojo with Garlic and Citrus — Side Dish served and photographed from above

Prep

15 min

Cook

45 min

Difficulty

Easy

Serves

Ingredients

Servings

For the Yuca

For the Mojo Sauce

Nutrition

Per serving

Calories: 550 kcal
Protein: 2.6 g
Carbs: 73 g
Fat: 27.4 g
Fiber: 2.4 g

Whole recipe

Total

Calories: 2201 kcal
Protein: 10.4 g
Carbs: 292.1 g
Fat: 109.6 g
Fiber: 9.7 g

Breakdown by ingredient▾

Ingredient	Cal	P	C	F	Fib
Yuca (cassava) 2 pounds, peeled and cut into 4-inch pieces	1114	7.2	261.4	0.7	6.9
Salt To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Water For boiling	0	0	0	0	0
Garlic 4 cloves, minced	18	0.8	4.2	0.1	0.4
Olive oil 1/2 cup	960	0	0	108	0
Orange juice 1/3 cup, fresh	39	0.6	9.3	0.1	0.2
Lime juice 1/4 cup, fresh	18	0.2	5.9	0	0.1
Salt and pepper To taste	0	0	0	0	0
Cumin 1 teaspoon	8	0.4	0.9	0.5	0.2
Onion 1 large, sliced thin	44	1.2	10.4	0.2	1.9

These are estimates based on standard food composition data and not dietary advice.

Preparation

Get these tasks done before you start cooking.

Prepping the Yuca

1
Peel and Cut Yuca
Peel the yuca and cut it into large pieces.
2
Boil Yuca
Place the yuca in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil.

Making the Mojo Sauce

1
Heat Oil
In a small saucepan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
2
Sauté Garlic
Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Tip: Do not allow the garlic to burn as it may turn bitter.
3
Combine Ingredients
Stir in the orange juice, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
Tip: Use fresh citrus juice for a more vibrant sauce.

How to Make Cuban Yuca con Mojo with Garlic and Citrus

Total time: 1 h · Yields 4 servings

1
Boiling the Yuca
Boil the yuca until tender, approximately 20-25 minutes.
2
Preparing the Mojo Sauce
Cook the sauce for about 5 minutes, then add the onion slices to soften them lightly.
3
Finishing the Yuca
Drain the yuca and place it in a serving dish, then pour the warm mojo sauce over it.