Purple Yautia (Malanga Lila) Ecuador

Purple yautia, also known as malanga lila, is a root vegetable native to South America. It has large heart-shaped leaves and edible roots with a creamy white flesh streaked with purple. Its flavor is nutty and slightly sweet. It’s used in various dishes in Caribbean and Latin American cuisines, offering a good source of carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, and minerals.