Cooking with cassava, Brazil's versatile root vegetable - New Day NW

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil adds healthy fats and reduces cholesterol.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat and calories.

peas

🥗Healthier: edamame

💰Cheaper: green beans

Edamame offers protein and fiber, while green beans are often less expensive.

manioc flour

🥗Healthier: oat flour

💰Cheaper: cornmeal

Oat flour provides a gluten-free option, while cornmeal is usually cheaper.

Cut the cassava root open and peel it.

Boil the peeled cassava in salted water.

Remove the inner line from the cassava after boiling.

In a skillet, add chopped onion and garlic and cook for about 2-3 minutes.

Add chopped bacon to the skillet and cook until crispy.

Add grated carrots to the skillet and mix well.

Add chopped cilantro and green onions to the skillet.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Mix everything together and let it cook until done.

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