Cassava is good for you–it’s high in B3, iron and calcium. But this recipe from Veggie Zone also makes it a low-fat, flavorful accompaniment to dinner, or even as its own dinner. The recipe’s low in calories and fat, and high in fiber and protein.
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Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Boiled Cassava with Garlic Lime Sauce
Posted by Agro2 on February 5th, 2011
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1 Comment »Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Chilli Garlic Cassava Chips
Posted by Agro2 on January 25th, 2011
In hot salty water boil the cassava until tender and cooked, drain and let it cool for a few minutes. Cut into long strips or wedges. Crush the garlic and green chilies.
Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Cassava Pie (Christmas Edition)
Posted by Agro2 on December 25th, 2010
For today’s Cassava Recipe, we’re traveling to sunny Bermuda, where cassava pie (via Mrs. Cooper) is a Christmas Tradition. We chose this recipe specially because its creator comes from one of Bermuda’s first settlers, dating this recipe back roughly 200 years. Please note that this is not pie that goes into a pie dish, and [...]
Cassava Recipes: Yuca Frita
Posted by Agro2 on November 26th, 2010
Yuca frita is a classic preparation of this delicious root. It is one of our favorites, not only because it is so simple and delicious, but because it is such a staple in Panama, Colombia, and all across Central America. Our recipe for this dish, however, comes from Erica at My Colombian Recipes, which makes [...]
Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Cassava Mites
Posted by Agro2 on November 5th, 2010
This is a one of Agro2‘s favorite cassava recipes, because it is fried and sweet, and reminds us a bit of funnel cakes, with a Spanish twist, although they are actually from a Paraguayan recipe. Here is the recipe, courtesy of Cassava vs Yams. Ingredients: 1 pound cassava 1 / 4 cup oil 2 tablespoons [...]
Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Cassava Pone
Posted by Agro2 on October 24th, 2010
Today’s recipe is for Cassava Pone (via Caribbean Choice), which is an absolute staple on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, where it is served everywhere from five star restaurants to vendors found on the side of the road. However, this dish, which is as normal to eat every day as sancocho is in Panama, [...]
Posted in Cassava Recipes, Cassava/Yuca, Desserts Tags: caribbean, cassava, pone, recipes, tobago, trinidad No Comments »Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Thai Green Cassava Curry
Posted by Agro2 on October 15th, 2010
“Cassava” in Thai is mansapparrang, which is just one of 28 different names for the plant. Cassava is popular all over the world, but Thailand is especially a leader in ethanol from cassava.
Posted in Cassava Recipes, Cassava/Yuca, Entrees Tags: cassava, curry, ethanol, mansapparrang, recipes, Thailand 1 Comment »Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Cassava Croquettes
Posted by Agro2 on October 9th, 2010
Croquettes can be made from anything, but Agro2 likes them best when they are made with cassava. Today’s cassava recipe packs a lot of flavor into an already flavorful tuber.
Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Bibingka
Posted by Agro2 on October 1st, 2010
Today’s recipe hails from the Philippines, (via cooks.com) and is for cassava bibingka, a dish that is somewhat similar to cassava pie. According to Wikipedia, a bibingka (also known as bebinca) is a Filipino-style pudding baked in layers, and is also very popular in Goan cuisine. This interesting article discusses a few more ins and [...]
Posted in Cassava Recipes, Cassava/Yuca, Entrees Tags: bebinca, bibingka, cassava, dessert, Filipino, Goan, grated, kamoteng-kahoy, pie, recipes No Comments »Cassava Recipes from Agro2: Cassava Pie
Posted by Agro2 on September 29th, 2010
Today’s cassava recipe is stick-to-your ribs good cassava pie. This is not a dessert, but a cheesy snack perfect for a chilly afternoon. The recipe, via Mr. Cook, evokes images of fireplaces and homes. In reality, cassava grows wild in many parts of the world, and was only domesticated a few thousand years ago. Even in Agro2′s native Panama, one can see wild cassava that has grown into trees.
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