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.