This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.
Ingredients
- 4 (8 ounce) yams
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 2 avocados – peeled, pitted, and mashed
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 2 green onions, sliced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
- salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Directions
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.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 4 | |
Calories 703 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat40g | 52% |
Saturated Fat11g | 57% |
Cholesterol36mg | 12% |
Sodium246mg | 11% |
Total Carbohydrate76g | 28% |
Dietary Fiber17g | 61% |
Total Sugars4g | |
Protein15g | |
Vitamin C93mg | 463% |
Calcium313mg | 24% |
Iron3mg | 14% |
Potassium2490mg | 53% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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