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Avocado Stuffed Yams

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"This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams."
Avocado Stuffed Yams Recipe
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This recipe has been rated 38 times with an average star rating of 4.6
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  40 Min
READY IN  1 Hr

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 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

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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 20, 2006 by philosophia 
Five stars - for successful originality, if nothing else! What a weird combination, but it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 18, 2006 by mcsmilzalot 
I've never liked yams so I've never bothered to cook them. Recently I had my boyfriend over... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 27, 2006 by Violetss 
I was surprised by this combination, but I like avocados and I like yams, so I thought I'd try... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 12, 2006 by KymInNM 
This was good--nice flavor and great texture. I made it without the cheese. The lime was too... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 16, 2008 by Shan 
In an attempt to incorporate avocados into my diet, I tried this. It sounds wierd, so I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 21, 2006 by SQUEAKYLYNN 
This is absolutely delicious. I served it with a chicken breast and a dinner roll. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on sep. 11, 2008 by daidai 
I didn't add olive oil or cumin because I didn't have any. I also added green peppers, and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 9, 2006 by Brooke Salt 
WOW! This recipe is amazing. I love yams, but I was lookig for a way to eat them w/o adding a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 11, 2005 by SOBEWAN 
This is a wonderful blend of many different flavors! I was skeptical at first, but I was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.63 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 26, 2008 by En bonne sante 
As previous reviews have said-what a very odd combination. But I thought..I like yams...I... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Avocado Stuffed Yams

Servings Per Recipe: 4

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 703

  • Total Fat: 40.2g
  • Cholesterol: 36mg
  • Sodium: 343mg
  • Total Carbs: 75.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 17g
  • Protein: 14.7g

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