Kumara with black beans, jalapeno and avocado

Instructions

1 Preheat oven to 180°C. Line a large baking tray with baking paper. Scrub kumara and pat dry with paper towel. Prick all over with a fork. Place on prepared tray and bake, turning after 20 minutes, for 40-45 minutes, or until soft when pierced with a skewer. Leave cooked kumara to cool for 10 minutes.

2 Meanwhile, make filling. Mix beans, tomatoes, spring onions, jalapeño (or chilli), coriander and half the cheese in a large bowl. Season with cracked black pepper.

3 Make a long cut, lengthways, along the top of the kumara. Open gently and mash flesh lightly with a fork. Spoon a quarter of the filling into each kumara, then scatter with remaining cheese. Return kumara to oven and bake for another 5-10 minutes, or until filling is hot and cheese has melted.

4 Top with avocado, garnish with extra coriander and serve with salad leaves and vinaigrette.