Avocado Stuffed Yams

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 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

Recipe

Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins Ready Time: 1 hr


• 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.