Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese

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Chayotes Stuffed With Cheese

 

ªThis heart-healthy dish uses low fat cheese and a

small amount of margarine.

 

6 small chayotes (christophine), cut in half,

lengthwise

2 quarts water

1 cup low fat cheddar cheese, shredded

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon margarine

1/2 cup plain bread crumbs

 

1. Wash chayotes and bring to a boil in water. Cover

and boil at moderate heat for about 1 hour or until

fork-tender.

2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

3. Drain chayotes, remove cores and fibrous part under

cores. Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break

shells. Place shells on cookie sheet.

4. Immediately mash pulp and mix with cheese, salt,

and margarine.

5. Stuff shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with bread

crumbs.

6. Bake for 30 minutes.

 

Yield: 6 servings

Serving size: 2 chayote halves

Each serving provides:

Calories: 129

Total fat: 6 g

Saturated fat: 2 g

Cholesterol: 11 mg

Sodium: 276 mg

Calcium: 163 mg

Iron: 1 mg

 

 

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