Best Chorizo Stuffed Chayote Squash Recipes

CHORIZO-STUFFED SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°F. Drizzle a shallow baking pan with oil. Cut squash in half lengthwise. Remove seeds. Sprinkle squash with 1 teaspoon chili powder and salt. Place halves cut sides down in pan. Bake 15 minutes. Add whole chile peppers to pan. Bake 10 to 15 minutes more or until squash is just tender. Remove and cover with foil; let stand 10 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
• Scoop out squash flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch shells. Place halves in baking pan, cut sides up. Coarsely chop flesh; place in a large bowl. Stem, seed, and chop peppers; add to bowl. Stir in chorizo, raisins, cheese, and chopped oregano. Spoon into squash halves. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until heated through.

STUFFED CHAYOTE SQUASH

Steps:

• Slice chayotes in half. Boil in salted water for about 30 minutes. Scoop out seeds and discard. Scoop out flesh and mix with all other ingredients except cheese. Saute with olive oil. Stuff Sauteed vegetables in squash halves, then bake in 325 degree F oven for about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with cheese and serve.

CHORIZO-STUFFED SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Combine turkey, salt, garlic powder, chili powder, smoked and sweet paprika, cumin, coriander, oregano, chipotle pepper, cinnamon, cloves, and apple cider vinegar in a mixing bowl. Mix well. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour for flavors to blend.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Cut squash in half lengthwise, scoop out seeds and brush cut sides with olive oil. Place squash cut-side down on prepared baking sheet.
• Roast in preheated oven until squash is soft, 40 to 45 minutes. Set aside and keep warm.
• Heat a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chilled chorizo mixture. Cook and stir, breaking up lumps, until cooked through and browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add onion and cook for an additional 5 minutes, or until onion becomes translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in chili powder, salt, and cumin.
• Stir in beans, corn, diced green chilies, and tomatoes; cover and simmer 4 to 5 minutes.
• Fluff spaghetti squash strands with a fork, keeping them in the shells.
• Increase oven temperature to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Divide sauce among 4 squash halves. Top each half with 1/4 cup of cheese. Return to baking sheet and bake until cheese is melted 5 to 6 minutes. Garnish with fresh cilantro.