Avocado Stuffed Yams
Ingredients
- 4 (8 ounce) yams ⓘ
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced ⓘ
- 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro ⓘ
- 1/4 cup olive oil ⓘ
- 2 green onions, sliced ⓘ
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin ⓘ
- 3 tablespoons lime juice ⓘ
- salt and ground black pepper to taste ⓘ
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese ⓘ
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place yams on a baking sheet.
- Bake yams for 40 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Set aside.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the red pepper, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, green onions, cumin and lime juice.
- 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.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
545
kcal
27% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).