Crispy baked yucca fries

A local framer's market came to sell their produce at the hospital cafeteria, where I work. We could fill a brown bag with whatever we wanted...all for $5!! It was a steal! 

2-3 large yucas

1 T olive oil

1/2 tsp chili powder

1 tsp sea salt

freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.

Peel yucas with a vegetable peeler to remove waxy skin.

Chop in half and then slice each half into fry-shapes. 

Place sliced yucca into a large pot and fill with water.

Heat on stovetop until water comes to a boil. Let cook in boiling water for 10 minutes.

Strain yucca from water and rinse with cold water.

Place yucca in a large bowl and top with olive oil.

Sprinkle with chili powder, salt and pepper and lightly toss to coat.

Line onto a baking sheet (do not overcrowd) and bake for 15 minutes.

Remove from oven and flip.

Place back into oven and cook for another 15 minutes.

Serve warm.