STUFFED MIRLITONS (CHAYETE)
The Mirliton, also known as the Chayote, Alligator Pear, Mango Squash and Vegetable Pear is a favorite food of South Louisiana. Mirliton or Chayote is a member of the squash family and believed to be a native of Mexico. It was well known in Louisiana but nowhere else in the United States. The U.S. Agriculture Department tried in the 1920's to bring the Mirliton to other markets in the country but that attempt failed because people didn't know what it was.
Provided by Russ Myers @Beegee1947
Categories Vegetables
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 F. Slice mirlitons in half lenghtwise,using a teaspoon scoop out seeds and discard Place the mirlitons in a sauce pan, cover with water. Boil for approximately 40 minutes or until fork tender, drain and let cool.
- Meanwhile, brown ground beef and drain all fat. In a large fry pan heat oil, add onion, green pepper, and celery. Add red and black pepper when the onions begin to become translucent. Cook until vegetables are just beginning to brown
- Butter or oil a baking dish that will just accomodate the halved mirlitons, set aside. Combine browned beef, cooked vegetables, bread crumbs and parsley. Add enough water or stock until mixture holds together.
- Using approximately 1/4 cup of the stuffing mix, fill the mirlitons, slightly mounding the stuffing. Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until stuffing is heated through.
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