Best 3 Avocado Stuffed Yams Recipes

Avocado stuffed yams is a delicious and nutritious dish that is perfect for a healthy and flavorful meal. This dish combines the creamy and rich avocado with the tender and slightly sweet yam, creating a combination that is both satisfying and satisfyingly. Whether you are a vegetarian or meat-eater, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

AVOCADO STUFFED YAMS

Avocado Stuffed Yams image

This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.

Provided by Lynn Mott

Categories Side Dish Vegetables Sweet Potatoes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

YAM AND AVOCADO SPREADS

Yam and Avocado Spreads image

Wraps are the quintessential summer food for us. Using a wholegrain shell and loading in tonnes of veggies make for a healthy quick meal. Below we provide you with some very tasty and nutritious options to the standard mayo or ranch dressing that you normally find as a wrap spread.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

Yam Spread:
1 ½ cups or 1 small yam (cubed, steamed until very soft)
1 tablespoon lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
1/8 teaspoon (2 pinches) ground cumin
Salt and pepper to taste
Avocado spread:
1 avocado
1 ½ teaspoons lemon or lime juice (freshly squeezed)
1 tablespoon onion (minced)
1/8 teaspoon (2 pinches) chilli powder
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In a mixing bowl add cooked yams. With a fork mash until smooth. Alternatively add yams to a food processor and puree until smooth.
Add lemon juice, salt and pepper and mix well.
In a mixing bowl add avocado. With a fork mash until smooth.
Add juice, onion, chilli powder, salt and pepper and mix well.
Either spread is a healthy substitute to mayonnaise in a wrap or sandwich. Just add your favourite protein and veggies, slap on some spread and you've got a gourmet wrap to sit down and enjoy or take with you on the go.
Avocado spread can be used in place of store bought guacamole.
Quick and affordable appetizer idea - serve as dip with veggies or a spread on crackers.

AVOCADO STUFFED YAMS

Avocado Stuffed Yams image

This is a simple and filling recipe. The cool and spicy avocado topping is a pleasant contrast to the hot sweet yams.

Provided by Lynn Mott

Categories Sweet Potato Side Dishes

Time 1h

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 703.1 calories, Carbohydrate 75.8 g, Cholesterol 36.2 mg, Fat 40.2 g, Fiber 17 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 246.3 mg, Sugar 3.6 g

Avocado Stuffed Yams

Yams are a delicious and versatile root veggie that can be baked, boiled, or microwaved. Mashing and stuffing the yams with avocado can bring a creamy, healthy spin on a traditional side dish. Here are some tips and a conclusion for making avocado-stuffed yams:

Conclusion

Avocado-stuffed yams are a delicious and healthy side dish that can be served for various cuisines. The yams are sweet and creamy, while the avocado is also creamy with a slightly nutty and buttery taste. The combination of textures and flavors is perfect for any occasion. These stuffed yams can be prepared ahead of time, making them a great option for busy weeknight dinners. They can also be reheated for later consumption, making them a great choice for meal prep. Avocado-stuffed yams are perfect for a party or a large group of people. They can also be made as individual servings, making them a great option for a healthy and delicious individual meal.