Avocado Stuffed Yams
Description
This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.
Ingredients
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4 (8 ounce) yams
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1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
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2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
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1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
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1/4 cup olive oil
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2 green onions, sliced
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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3 tablespoons lime juice
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place yams on a baking sheet.
2
Bake yams for 40 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Set aside.
3
In a medium bowl, mix together the red pepper, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, green onions, cumin and lime juice.
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.