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    Mexican Stuffed Kumara with Salad and Salsa

    By Julia Scott, NZ Registered Dietitian · 18 November 2019

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    Mexican Stuffed Kumara with Salad and Salsa

    Recipe

    Mexican Stuffed Kumara with Salad and Salsa

    Serves
    2

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    Method

    1. 1Preheat oven to 220°C.
    2. 2Slice kumara in half long ways and score flesh in a criss-cross pattern. Place on a baking tray cut-side up. Drizzle with olive oil, salt and pepper. Bake for 30-40 minutes until flesh is soft.
    3. 3Cook onion in a pot with a dash of olive oil until soft. Add garlic and stir for 1-2 minutes.
    4. 4Mix herbs together in a small bowl.
    5. 5Remove kumara from the oven, scoop out the flesh without tearing the skin.
    6. 6Add a dash of oil, herb mix, kumara flesh, parsley and half the cheese to the onion pot. Stir over the heat briefly until combined.
    7. 7Fill kumara skins with mixture, cover with remaining cheese and grill for 2-3 minutes until cheese is golden.
    8. 8Serve with salad and salsa.

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