Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons (Chayote or Vegetable Pears) Recipe

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Shrimp Stuffed Mirlitons (Chayote or Vegetable Pears)
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 350F.
  2. Parboil mirlitons/chayote/vegetable pears until almost tender.
  3. Cut in half and scoop out the meat; mash and set aside, reserving shells.
  4. Saute onion and garlic in shortening until translucent; add celery and cook until tender.
  5. Add mashed mirlitons, shrimp, 1/2 of the cheese, and salt and pepper to the sauteed vegetables.
  6. Fill the reserved shells, cover with remaining cheese and bread crumbs.
  7. Bake until crumbs have browned, approximately 30 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 242.01 Kcal (1013 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.6 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.51g 22%
Cholesterol 73.75mg 25%
Sodium 269.06mg 11%
Potassium 274.44mg 6%
Total Carbs 14.77g 5%
Sugars 3.54g 14%
Dietary Fiber 2.71g 11%
Protein 14.2g 28%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 10%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 159.7mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 116.8 Kcal (489 kJ)
Calories from fat 63.03 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g 22%
Cholesterol 35.6mg 25%
Sodium 129.85mg 11%
Potassium 132.45mg 6%
Total Carbs 7.13g 5%
Sugars 1.71g 14%
Dietary Fiber 1.31g 11%
Protein 6.86g 28%
Vitamin C 5.1mg 18%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 10%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 77.1mg 16%

* 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

  • 5.5
    Points
  • 6
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium

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