Chayotes Relleno Recipe

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Chayotes Relleno
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  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook unpeeled squash in lightly salted water until crisp tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Scoop out most of flesh, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell. Season shell with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop chayote flesh. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over mediumhigh heat. Add onion and salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until most of liquid evaporates. Add garlic, jalapeno and cumin and saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and reserved chayote flesh. Stir until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in epazote, bread crumbs and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange shells in large baking pan. Pour enough hot water around shells to reach 1/4-inch. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 210.42 Kcal (881 kJ)
Calories from fat 122.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.65g 21%
Cholesterol 15.82mg 5%
Sodium 1942.78mg 81%
Potassium 240.08mg 5%
Total Carbs 14.47g 5%
Sugars 2.86g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.33g 9%
Protein 8.57g 17%
Vitamin C 4mg 7%
Iron 1.5mg 8%
Calcium 148.2mg 15%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 203.2 Kcal (851 kJ)
Calories from fat 118.63 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13.18g 21%
Cholesterol 15.28mg 5%
Sodium 1876.18mg 81%
Potassium 231.84mg 5%
Total Carbs 13.97g 5%
Sugars 2.76g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2.25g 9%
Protein 8.27g 17%
Vitamin C 3.8mg 7%
Iron 1.4mg 8%
Calcium 143.1mg 15%

* 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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Weightwatchers Points

  • 4.9
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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