Chayote Squash, Mississippi Style Recipe

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Chayote Squash, Mississippi Style
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Directions:

  1. Wash squash thoroughly. Place in a medium saucepan with boiling salted water to cover. Cook 25 minutes or until tender. Drain and cool slightly. Peel squash; remove seeds, and cube pulp. Set aside.
  2. Combine shrimp and 1 tablespoon lemon juice. Let stand 10 minutes or until lemon juice is absorbed.
  3. Sauté onion, celery, and green pepper in butter until tender. Stir in tomatoes, cubed squash, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, orégano, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer 10 minutes. Remove bay leaves, and discard. Stir in shrimp and remaining lemon juice.
  4. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 2-quart casserole. Top with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350° for 20 minutes or until browned.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 727.6 Kcal (3046 kJ)
Calories from fat 353.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.3g 60%
Cholesterol 343.42mg 114%
Sodium 1239.91mg 52%
Potassium 659.14mg 14%
Total Carbs 40.26g 13%
Sugars 5.61g 22%
Dietary Fiber 1.75g 7%
Protein 49.56g 99%
Vitamin C 26mg 43%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 5%
Iron 3.1mg 17%
Calcium 193.2mg 19%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 196.39 Kcal (822 kJ)
Calories from fat 95.48 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.61g 60%
Cholesterol 92.69mg 114%
Sodium 334.68mg 52%
Potassium 177.91mg 14%
Total Carbs 10.87g 13%
Sugars 1.51g 22%
Dietary Fiber 0.47g 7%
Protein 13.38g 99%
Vitamin C 7mg 43%
Iron 0.8mg 17%
Calcium 52.1mg 19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.5
    Points
  • 19
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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