Avocado Stuffed Yams

Ingredients and Weight:

• 4 medium sweet potatoes, about 2 pounds
• 2 ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
• 1 cup low-fat sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

1 hour

Difficulty Level:

2 (easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Scrub sweet potatoes clean and prick them with a fork.
3. Bake sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
4. While the sweet potatoes are baking, mash the avocados in a bowl.
5. Stir in sour cream, red onion, cilantro, honey, lime juice, cumin, salt, and pepper.
6. Once sweet potatoes are done, let them cool slightly.
7. Slice each sweet potato in half lengthwise and scoop out the flesh, leaving a thin shell.
8. Fill the sweet potato shells with the avocado mixture.
9. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving (1 stuffed yam):

• Calories: 280
• Fat: 10 grams
• Saturated fat: 2 grams
• Cholesterol: 0 milligrams
• Sodium: 180 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Dietary fiber: 5 grams
• Protein: 4 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Sweet and savory
• Creamy and flavorful
• Perfect for a Thanksgiving or fall meal
• Can be served warm or at room temperature

User Comments:

• "These stuffed yams were amazing! The avocado filling was creamy and flavorful, and the sweet potato shells were cooked to perfection."
• "I love the combination of flavors in this dish. The avocado and sweet potato complement each other perfectly."
• "These stuffed yams are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables."
• "I've made these stuffed yams several times now, and they're always a hit."
• "These are so easy to make and they always turn out delicious. I highly recommend them!"

Special Precautions and Tips:

• To make the dish ahead of time, prepare the avocado filling and store it in the refrigerator. Fill the sweet potato shells just before serving.
• If you don't have low-fat sour cream, you can use regular sour cream.
• You can add other ingredients to the avocado filling, such as chopped bacon, crumbled feta cheese, or chopped nuts.