Loaded Kumara with tasty light

In partnership with Mainland

A perfect, no fuss main that is a hit for the whole family. We love this served with guacamole and a green salad.

Prep time – 10 mins

Cooking time – 45 mins

Serves 4

Ingredients:

4	medium orange kumara, halved lengthwise
1 tin	black beans, drained and rinsed
1 jar	tomato salsa
2	spring onions, chopped
150g (approx 2 cups)	grated Mainland Tasty Light

Method:

• Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking tray with baking paper.
• Put the kumara, cut side down on the baking tray and cook for 30 minutes or until tender.
• Allow to cool for few minutes, then carefully scoop out the flesh and put into a bowl and roughly mash. Add the beans, ½ cup of tomato salsa, spring onions and half the cheese. Season with salt and pepper.
• Stuff back into the kumara shells and top with the remaining Tasty Light. Bake for a further 10-15 minutes or until the cheese has melted.
• Serve with the remaining salsa.

The Mainland Special Reserve range is available at supermarkets and retailers nationwide. For this and more Mainland recipes to make and share, head to nzherald.co.nz/eatwell