Avocado and Roasted Yam Fall Ensalada
User Reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
5 mins
-
Cook Time
5 mins
-
Total Time
22 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
1435 kcal
-
Course
Side Dish, Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
Mexican
Avocado and Roasted Yam Fall Ensalada
Report
You can easily serve this dish as an appetizer with tostadas for your Halloween or Dia de los Muertos festivities or as a healthy Latino side dish for your traditional Thanksgiving.
Share:
Ingredients
- ¼ cup Pepitas hulled pumpkin seeds, toasted
- 1 cup corn canned (drained) or 1 ear of corn, shucked and cut from the cob
- 2 tablespoons olive oil divided
- 1 large yam peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes
- ¼ cup red onion finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
- 1 serrano chile stemmed, and finely chopped
- 1 red or green apple diced
- 1 avocado from Mexico ripe, halved, pitted and diced (save the avocado skins to use as serve ware)
- 1 lime juiced
- salt and pepper to taste
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- In a dry skillet toast the pepitas for about 5 minutes or until they start to pop. Set aside to cool off and reserve.
- Over high heat, heat skillet, add 1 tablespoon olive oil and roast the corn for about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool.
- Using the same pan add 1 tablespoon olive oil allow to heat well. Add yams and roast, turning as needed to roast evenly. Set aside.
- Chop onions, cilantro, and serrano chile.
- Dice apple and avocado.
- In a large mixing bowl combine all ingredients with lime juice. Toss gently. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Serve with tostadas if serving as an appetizer.
- Serve with tostadas if serving as an appetizer.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
1435kcal
(72%)
Carbohydrates
205g
(68%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
69g
(106%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Sodium
61mg
(3%)
Potassium
5189mg
(148%)
Fiber
42g
(168%)
Sugar
33g
(66%)
Vitamin A
1487IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
134mg
(149%)
Calcium
129mg
(13%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1435 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 1435kcal | 72% |
| Carbohydrates | 205g | 68% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 69g | 106% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Sodium | 61mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 5189mg | 110% |
| Fiber | 42g | 168% |
| Sugar | 33g | 66% |
| Vitamin A | 1487IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 134mg | 149% |
| Calcium | 129mg | 13% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
