Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook unpeeled squash in lightly salted water until crisp tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Scoop out most of flesh, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell. Season shell with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop chayote flesh. Set aside.
- Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until most of liquid evaporates. Add garlic, jalapeno and cumin and saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and reserved chayote flesh. Stir until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in epazote, bread crumbs and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange shells in large baking pan. Pour enough hot water around shells to reach 1/4-inch. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
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Thulani Gumede
[email protected]The filling was too dry. I would add some more liquid next time.
Mary Nyong
[email protected]The chayotes were not cooked all the way through. I had to put them back in the oven for an additional 10 minutes.
Rizwan Xxx
[email protected]This recipe was a bit bland for my taste. I think I would add some more spices next time.
Ali ahmad Khadim Hussain
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chayotes are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I especially love the addition of the sour cream.
Suubi Joel
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover turkey. The chayotes are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I will definitely be making this again after Thanksgiving.
Chit Sann
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat vegetables. The chayotes are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. My kids loved it!
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[email protected]I made this recipe for my vegetarian friends and they loved it! The chayotes were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.
Md.Nayeem Islam
[email protected]This recipe was a bit time-consuming, but it was worth it. The chayotes were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again for special occasions.
Emily Ledbetter
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The chayotes are cooked perfectly and the filling is delicious. I especially love the addition of the cheese.
Jackie Ramos
[email protected]This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. The filling was flavorful and the chayotes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.
Prem Chapagain
[email protected]I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The chayotes were cooked perfectly and the filling was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.
truck spoting
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The chayotes were cooked perfectly and the filling was flavorful and moist. I will definitely be making this again.
Tamara Lusk
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chayotes, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so delicious and the chayotes were so tender. I will definitely be making this again.
Md Ibrahim Toyube
[email protected]This chayote relleno recipe was a hit with my family! The filling was flavorful and the chayotes were cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.