Meant to be stuffed

Rather than stuffing ourselves, why not sublimate the act of stuffing to that which is meant to be stuffed: a red garnet yam. Yes! This is a twist on your typical stuffed white potato. Yams are more nutritious, containing 440 percent of the daily recommended intake of vitamin A and 30 percent of the RDA of vitamin C. The baked yam is stuffed with protein-rich simmered black beans spiced with cumin and chili powder and a bit of garlic. The whole "enchilada" is topped with Daiya cheddar cheese, jalapeno-lime guacamole (add lime zest for extra pow-wow), and chili-lime toasted pepitas. Served alongside is a refreshing jicama and citrus salad tossed in lime juice, a splash of agave, and fresh mint. Simple, nutritious, and delicious.

Stuffed baked sweet yam with spiced black beans

Jicama and citrus salad