Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese
This heart healthy dish uses low fat cheese and a small amount of margarine.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size | 2 chayote halves |
Calories | 129 |
Total Fat | 6 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Cholesterol | 11 mg |
Sodium | 276 mg |
Calcium | 163 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Ingredients and Preparation
Ingredients | Measures |
---|---|
Chayotes (christophine), cut in half, lengthwise | 6 small |
Water | 2 quarts |
Low fat cheddar cheese, shredded | 1 cup |
Salt | ¼ teaspoon |
Margarine | 1 tablespoon |
Plain bread crumbs | ½ cup |
- Directions
- Wash chayotes and bring to a boil in water. Cover and boil at moderate heat for about 1 hour or until fork-tender.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Drain chayotes, remove cores and fibrous part under cores. Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break shells. Place shells on cookie sheet.
- Immediately mash pulp and mix with cheese, salt, and margarine.
- Stuff shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.
- Bake for 30 minutes.
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