Avocado Stuffed Yams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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.