Are you ever looking for something that is light, healthy, and filling?  These stuffed yams are main dish worthy. This is a variation of a recipe i got from wai lana yoga.  Wanted to add a little more spice to mine.

Spicy Stuffed Yams

You have never had stuffed yams like this before. These are savory, and really hit the spot when you want something that is savory and filling. Amazingly these are healthy as there is little added butter to these yams.
Yield: 2-4 servings.
2 medium yams
1 Tbsp. butter
1/2 Tbsp. fresh thyme, chopped
2 Tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
1/4 tsp. salt, or to taste
Pinch of freshly ground black pepper
Grated cheese for topping mixed with chili garlic sauce

1. Wash the yams and prick with a fork. Place on a baking tray and bake at 400°F for 1 hour, or until soft when gently squeezed.
2. Cut in half lengthwise and carefully scoop the flesh out into a bowl, being careful not to break the skins. You may find it helpful to hold the yams in a cloth. Add the butter and mash well. Add the thyme, chives, salt, and pepper to taste and mix well.
3. Spoon the mixture back into the skins, piling up slightly in the center. Mix grated cheese and chili garlic sauce. Then top yams with this and return to the oven for about 10 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and the yams are heated through.
Serves 4

Burgundy_sal said, his is a variation of a recipe i got from wai lana yoga.  Wanted to add a little more spice to mine.
Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 205, Fat 3.2g (28 cal), Carbohydrate 42g (168 cal), Protein 2.3g (9 cal) Added information: Saturated Fat 1.9g, Cholesterol 8mg, Sodium 161mg, Dietary Fiber 6.2g

Thanks to Burgundy_sal for sharing this recipe.