BAKED STUFFED CHAYOTE

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Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium chayote squash, halved lengthwise
1 tablespoon olive oil or unsalted butter
1 medium white onion, chopped
1 medium tomato, finely chopped
2 tablespoons bread crumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (Mexican variety preferred), crumbled
1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Steps:

  • 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil and cook the chayotes until tender when pierced with the tip of a sharp knife, about 25 to 30 minutes. Drain and cool. Scoop out the centers of the chayotes with a melon-baller, leaving a 1/2-inch edge with the shell. Reserve the shells and coarsely chop the flesh. 2. Preheat the oven to 350°.Heat the oil in a large skillet and cook the onion and garlic until softened, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato and cook until the juices reduce and the mixture is nearly dry. Stir in the chopped chayote, bread crumbs, salt, and oregano. 3. Spoon the mixture into the reserved shells. Mix the parsley and cheese together and divide it evenly over the stuffed shells. Press lightly to make the cheese stick. Put the shells on a foil-lined baking sheet and bake until heated through and the cheese is melted, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve hot.From "1,000 Mexican Recipes." Copyright 2001 by Marge Poore. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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Phenyane Lesefa
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This dish was too spicy for my taste. I would use less chili powder next time.


Primetime Matt
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The chayote was a bit undercooked for my taste. I would cook it for a few minutes longer next time.


jazmynn King
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I would add more spices next time.


Sahera Siddika
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I made this dish with ground turkey instead of beef and it was still delicious.


Eddy Ticha
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This was a great way to use up some leftover chayote. The dish was flavorful and satisfying.


Edna Musaka
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I'm not a huge fan of chayote, but this dish was actually really good. The filling was flavorful and the chayote was cooked perfectly.


Abdu selam Muhammed
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This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it.


Sarfrazmalik Malik
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This dish was easy to make and very tasty. I would definitely make it again.


ungardenable fam
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The chayote was tender and the filling was flavorful.


NNENNA GOODNESS
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This was a great recipe! The chayote was cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.


Juni Khan
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The chayote was tender and the filling was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Elizabeth Osei
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The chayote was cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.