STUFFED CHAYOTES (CHAYOTES RELLENOS)
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
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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Ram Krishna Shrestha
k_ram@hotmail.co.ukI followed the recipe exactly and my chayotes came out perfect. I think the key is to not overcook them.
ALC
alc@hotmail.comThe filling was a bit bland for my taste. I think I'll add some extra spices next time.
Waqasahmad Waqasahmad
w_waqasahmad13@hotmail.frI'm not sure why, but my chayotes didn't turn out as tender as I would have liked. Maybe I cooked them for too long?
M shohab Khan
mkhan@gmail.comI made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the chayotes.
Prabin Chhetri
pchhetri90@yahoo.comI'm always looking for new vegetarian recipes and this one didn't disappoint. The chayotes were a great substitute for meat.
Clozes Cleophas
c@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They'll love the fun shape of the chayotes and the delicious filling.
Parmod Sah
s-parmod66@yahoo.comI love the way the chayotes look when they're stuffed and baked. They're so colorful and inviting.
Rich Argueta
rich-a40@hotmail.comI've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's a great dish to serve for a special occasion.
Ssennoga Frank
fssennoga@yahoo.comThis recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth the effort. The chayotes are so delicious and flavorful.
Thameem Farhan
farhanthameem@gmail.comI'm not a big fan of chayotes, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The filling was so good that I forgot all about the chayotes.
Shuraim Gujjar
shuraim-gujjar86@gmail.comThis recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I had some extra zucchini and carrots and I added them to the filling.
Tosur Ahamed
t.a@hotmail.frI made a few substitutions to the recipe and it still turned out great. I used ground turkey instead of beef and added some extra spices.
Adetuyi Oluwatomisin
oluwatomisina5@yahoo.comI followed the recipe exactly and the chayotes turned out perfect. They were tender and flavorful.
Luiseini Crocker
crocker@yahoo.comI'm a vegetarian and I found this recipe to be a great way to get my daily dose of protein. The filling is packed with beans and vegetables.
sk8r w0rks
s-w68@yahoo.comI made this recipe for my family and they loved it. Even my picky kids ate it all up.
Sayem Ahmed
ahmedsayem37@gmail.comThe combination of flavors in this dish is amazing. The sweetness of the chayotes pairs perfectly with the savory filling.
Mahedi Hasan Akash
akash.m@hotmail.co.ukI've never cooked with chayotes before, but this recipe made it easy. They turned out delicious!
Ebyarimpa Brutas Enock ug
eug@yahoo.comThese stuffed chayotes were a hit at my dinner party! The filling was flavorful and the chayotes were cooked perfectly.