Cuban Mojo Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

topped with lime-mojo sauce over Cuban black beans, yucca fries

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Ingredients

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Mojo Sauce

Cuban Black Beans

Yucca Fries

Method

Mojo Sauce Preparation

1

Prepare the Mojo Sauce

In a blender, combine garlic, cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, orange juice, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth. Set aside.

Cuban Black Beans Preparation

2

Cook the Black Beans

In a skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté chopped onion and garlic until soft. Add black beans, cumin, salt, and black pepper. Cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Yucca Fries Preparation

3

Prepare the Yucca Fries

Peel and cut the yucca into fry-sized pieces. Boil in salted water until tender (about 20 minutes). Drain and allow to cool slightly. Toss with olive oil and salt, then bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 25 minutes until crispy.

Assembly

4

Assemble the Dish

On a plate, serve the Cuban black beans topped with the lime-mojo sauce and a side of yucca fries.