Sauteed Cassava

Cassava is definitely one of my favorite ground provisions, this is a fairly quick and easy way to whip up an excellent vegan side dish to go with your favorite legume or meat.

Ingredients:

• 2lbs cassava
• 2 cloves of garlic (minced)
• 1 large onion (julienne)
• 3 pimentos (julienne)
• 1 sweet pepper (julienne)
• 1 cup carrots (julienne)
• 3 sprigs of fine thyme
• salt & black pepper (to taste)

Method:

1. Peel cassava, cut into 2 inch pieces
2. Boil in salted water for 15 minutes or until tender but firm
3. Saute onion, garlic, pimento, sweet pepper and carrots on medium heat for 1 minute
4. Toss with cooked cassava
5. Season with salt and black pepper to taste
6. Add fresh thyme