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Tex-Mex chicken-stuffed kumara skins

This Tex-Mex chicken-stuffed kumara skin recipe is an indulgent option for a lazy weekend lunch, perfect with a crisp green salad.

  • Hands-on time: 15 mins
  • Time to make: 16 mins
  • Serving: 4 people
Ratings: 4.8
Ingredients

Ingredients

  • 4 x 200g kumara, scrubbed, dried, halved lengthways
  • 1 small red onion, finely chopped
  • 200g chicken breast fillets, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 200g cherry tomatoes, halved
  • ½ cup sweet corn kernels
  • 400g can no-added-salt kidney beans, drained, rinsed
  • ¹/³ cup grated tasty cheese
  • ¹/³ cup fresh coriander
  • 1 small ripe avocado, peeled, diced , optional
  • ¼ cup light sour cream, to serve
  • lime wedges, to serve
  • Always check food labels for allergens or trace warnings before buying your ingredients.
    Ingredients

    Instructions

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    1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Place the kumara, cut-side up, on tray and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until tender.

    2 Meanwhile, spray a large non-stick frying pan with olive oil and set over a medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 3 minutes, or until browned. Add paprika and garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add tomatoes, corn and beans. Stir to combine. Remove from heat and set aside.

    3 Remove kumara from oven and set aside to cool slightly. Scoop and roughly chop kumara flesh and add to bean mixture. Set aside.

    4 Place kumara skins on baking tray. Spray with olive oil. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until just crisp. Spoon chicken and bean mixture into skins. Sprinkle with cheese.

    Variations

    Make it gluten free: Check paprika and sour cream are gluten free.

    Make it vegan: Omit chicken and use vegan cheese and sour cream.

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