Avocado Stuffed Yams

This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 40 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 703 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 green onions, sliced
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
• 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
• 4 (8 ounce) yams
• 0.25 cup olive oil
• 0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place yams on a baking sheet.

Step 2

Bake yams for 40 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Set aside.

Step 3

In a medium bowl, mix together the red pepper, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, green onions, cumin and lime juice.

Step 4

Cut yams in half lengthwise, and fluff the centers with a fork. Top with the avocado stuffing. Season with salt and pepper, and top with shredded Cheddar cheese.