HEALTHY FOOD · MAY 2018
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PALEO YUCCA GNOCCHI
(Gluten-Free)
YUCCA BENEFITS
Yucca is a root vegetable that grows in
regions with subtropical climates, like
Mexico and South America. Also known
as cassava, yucca is a dense, starchy food
that’s rich in carbohydrates. It’s a good
source of fiber, folate, vitamin C, and
potassium.
AMONGST YUCCA
HEALTH BENEFITS ARE:
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Boosts Immunity
Eases Arthritis Pain
Benefits Skin Health
Aids Diabetes Treatment
Inhibits Oxidative Stress
Preparation Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 15 to 20 minutes
Total time: 55 to 60 minutes
PREPARATION
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combine yucca, egg yolk, salt,
and cilantro until it turns a very
delicate dough that is soft,
smooth and a little sticky.
Remove pieces of dough about
the size of a lemon.
With the palms of hands, roll
the dough piece on the floured
(tapioca flour) surface into a
rope ¾ inch in diameter.
With a knife cut the rope ¾ inch
Bring a medium pot with water
to a boil.
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cook for 3 to 5 minutes
Drain it and repeat this
procedure until all the gnocchi is
cooked
Reserved the cooked gnocchi for
a while
In a small pot, melt ghee (60
seconds)
Turn the ghee over the gnocchi.
Top with parmesan cheese
Serve immediately
Serves: 3
By Elianni Gaio
INGREDIENTS
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p p Drop in 1/3 of the gnocchi and
leftovers from the day before) – Using
a food processor, place the chopping
blade on it. In the slow speed chop
1-inch pieces of cooked yucca until it
looks like dough, around 1 minute)
1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon cilantro
½ teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons ghee
Parmesan cheese
1 to 2 tablespoons tapioca flour
Water to cook
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