Vegetarian Cassava Fries with Garlic & Herbs

Cassava fries are one of those side dishes that genuinely surprise people — crispy at the edges, tender in the middle, and packed with way more flavor than a standard potato fry. The trick here is the two-step process: a quick simmer to cook the cassava through, followed by a blast of high oven heat to get those golden, lightly crisped edges that make them so satisfying. Coconut oil, minced garlic, turmeric, and ginger do the heavy lifting in the flavor department, giving each stick a warm, aromatic coating that smells incredible as it roasts. Fresh parsley and optional rosemary go on right at the end, so the herbs stay bright and fragrant rather than wilting into the background. Everything on the ingredient list is naturally plant-based, so there's no swapping or substituting needed — it just works as written. These are the kind of fries you'll want to serve immediately, straight off the pan, with a little extra salt and whatever dipping sauce you have on hand.

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