Stuffed Chayote Squash Recipe

Name: Stuffed Chayote Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 chayote yellow squash, or zucchini; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 3 tablespoons chopped onion; 1 garlic clove minced; 2 eggs beaten; salt; ground black pepper; 1/2 cup soft cheese such as cottage cheese; cheese shredded, such as mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese; 4 teaspoons sour cream

Servings: persons

2 chayote yellow squash, or zucchini
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 tablespoons chopped onion
1 garlic clove minced
2 eggs beaten
salt
ground black pepper
1/2 cup soft cheese such as cottage cheese
cheese shredded, such as mozzarella cheese or cheddar cheese
4 teaspoons sour cream

1
Place the squash in a pot of salted water on medium heat and cook for up to 1 hour.
2
Drain the squash and add them to cold water until they soften.
3
Cut the squash in half and remove the seeds and pulp from the flesh. Set the pulp aside.
4
Chop up the pulp and then place it into a strainer so that the liquid drains away.
5
Place the squash flesh onto a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess liquid.
6
Add the oil to a frying pan on medium heat. Add the onion and garlic and saute until softened, about 5 minutes.
7
Once sauteed, add the eggs to the pan and mix well.
8
Add the pulp into the pan and cook for 2 minutes or until the liquids evaporate.
9
Add salt and pepper, stir, and turn off the heat. Add the cheese and mix well.
10
Preheat oven to 200 degrees Celsius.
11
Lightly oil a glass baking dish. Fill up the squash halves with the mixture and place in the dish.
12
Top each squash half with the remaining cheese and top with a dollop of sour cream on top.
13
Place the baking dish into the oven and bake for 15 minutes.
14
Remove from the oven and serve warm.

199

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 chayote yellow squash, or zucchini, 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 tablespoons chopped onion, 1 garlic clove minced, and more.

Yes, Stuffed Chayote Squash falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Stuffed Chayote Squash

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