Mushroom Free Cassava Fries with Garlic & Herbs

Crispy on the outside, tender and starchy within, these oven-roasted cassava fries are the kind of side dish that disappears fast. Fresh yuca gets parboiled until just yielding, then tossed in melted coconut oil with minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger before hitting a hot oven — that two-step process is the secret to getting genuinely golden edges without a deep fryer. A finishing shower of fresh parsley and rosemary makes every bite fragrant and bright. For anyone navigating a diet that rules out fungi, fries like these can be surprisingly tricky when restaurant versions rely on seasoning blends or sauces with hidden ingredients — here, every component is straightforward and easy to verify. Cassava itself is naturally hearty and satisfying, so these hold their own as a snack, a party appetizer, or a bold alternative to potato fries alongside your main. The turmeric gives them a gorgeous golden hue that looks almost too good to eat — almost.

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