Avocado Stuffed Yams Recipe

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Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 1hr

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Avocado Stuffed Yams Recipe

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

Side Dish

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.

Nutritional Information

Avocado Stuffed Yams Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 703.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 14.7g 29%

Carbohydrates: 75.8g 25%

Dietary Fiber: 17g 68%

Sugars: 3.6g

Fat: 40.2g 62%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 36.2mg 12%

Vitamin A Iu: 2014.9IU 40%

Niacin Equivalents: 6.1mg 47%

Vitamin B6: 1mg 66%

Vitamin C: 92.5mg 154%

Folate: 161.3mcg 40%

Calcium: 312.9mg 31%

Iron: 2.6mg 14%

Magnesium: 94.2mg 34%

Potassium: 2490.3mg 70%

Sodium: 246.3mg 10%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 40%

Calories From Fat: 362.1

*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.