STUFFED CHAYOTES (CHAYOTES RELLENOS)

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Chayote is a vegetable that resembles a cactus on the outside. It has fine small torns and white on the outside. Grows extensively in the Caribbean and also in areas as Florida and Louisiana. The flesh is delicate and similar to summer squash.

Provided by l0ve2c00k

Categories     Vegetable

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 halves

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 chayotes, cut in halves
1 lb ground beef
3 tablespoons sofrito sauce
1/2 cup tomato sauce
12 slices American cheese or 12 slices cheddar cheese
adobo seasoning
1 tablespoon olive oil

Steps:

  • In a large pot, boil halved chayotes until tender.
  • In a large pan, add OO or non stick spray. Add tomato sauce and sofrito. Let simmer in medium heat for about 5 minutes.
  • Add meat and season with adobo.
  • When chayotes are done, remove the flesh in the middle area.
  • Add this flesh to the meat.
  • Stuff chayotes with meat.
  • Cover with slice of cheese.
  • Place in oven for 35 minutes @ 350°F
  • Remove from oven and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182.1, Fat 12.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 39.3, Sodium 285.9, Carbohydrate 6.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.3, Protein 12.2

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