This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.
Ingredients
- yams: 4 piece (8 ounce)
- medium red bell pepper: 1 piece (diced)
- avocados - peeled, pitted, and: 2 piece (mashed)
- fresh cilantro: 0.25 cup (chopped)
- olive oil: 0.25 cup
- green onions: 2 piece (sliced)
- ground cumin: 0.5 tsp
- lime juice: 3 Tbsp
- salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)
- cheddar cheese: 1 cup (shredded)
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Stages of cooking
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place yams on a baking sheet.
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Bake yams for 40 minutes, or until tender, turning occasionally. Set aside.
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In a medium bowl, mix together the red pepper, avocado, cilantro, olive oil, green onions, cumin and lime juice.
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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.
