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Veggie Stuffed Yams

Veggie Stuffed Yams

VEGGIE STUFFED YAMS
4-6 medium yams
1 c. fat free Greek yogurt or sour cream
2 t. taco seasoning
Olive oil
½ of each color bell pepper (red, orange, yellow, green) diced
1 red onion, diced
1 t. chili powder
1 t. paprika
1 t. cumin
Salt, black pepper
1 (15-oz.) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 c. spicy salsa or fresh pico de gallo
1 c. shredded Mexican blend cheese or your favorite
Chopped fresh green onion or cilantro

  1. Bake yams in 400 degree oven until soft and cooked through.
  2. Combine the yogurt or sour cream with the taco seasoning in a bowl. Mix well.
  3. Drizzle olive oil in bottom of pot and heat over medium flame.
  4. Add the peppers, onions, chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt and pepper.
  5. Cook until onions are caramelized slightly.
  6. Add black beans, stir to combine and heat through.
  7. Slice yams lengthwise down middle. With a fork pierce top and spread the skin back.
  8. Top with shredded cheese, bean mixture, yogurt mixture and salsa or pico.
    *You can change up the stuffings for the yams.
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