Avocado Stuffed Yams

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 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

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Scrub the yams, prick them several times with a fork, and rub them with about half of the olive oil. Set them on a baking sheet.

2. Bake the yams for about 40 minutes, until a fork slides easily into the centers.

3. While the yams bake, mix the mashed avocados, lime juice, ground cumin, chopped cilantro, sliced green onions, diced red bell pepper, and the remaining olive oil in a bowl. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

4. Remove the yams from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. Cut each one lengthwise and fluff the inside with a fork, leaving the skins intact.

5. Spoon the avocado mixture into the yams and top each with shredded Cheddar cheese.

6. Return the stuffed yams to the oven for 3 to 5 minutes, until the cheese melts. Serve warm.