Avocado Stuffed Yams

Name: Avocado Stuffed Yams
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Ingredients: 4 (8 ounce) yams; 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced; 🥑 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed; 2 green onions, sliced; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ cup olive oil; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese; 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

40 Min
4 Servings
$10

Avocado Stuffed Yams

Cost $10, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookGo

40 Min
4 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Vegetables
- 4 (8 ounce) yams
- 1 medium red bell pepper, seeded and diced
- 🥑 2 avocados - peeled, pitted, and mashed
- 2 green onions, sliced
Herbs and Spices
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
Liquids
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lime juice
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
Seasoning
- 🧂 Salt and ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

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.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

703

Calories

15g
Protein
76g
Carbs
40g
Fats

💡 Tips

For a vegan option, replace Cheddar cheese with your favorite non-dairy cheese.For an extra crunch, add chopped nuts or seeds to the avocado mixture.These stuffed yams make for an excellent meal-prep option; simply prepare the components ahead of time and assemble before reheating.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.