Stuffed Chayote Squash Puerto Rican Style [Episode 442]

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is leaner and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: monterey jack cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while vegetable oil is often cheaper.

rice

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: bulgur

Quinoa is a protein-rich alternative, while bulgur is often less expensive.

Boil chayote in water at medium-high temperature until fork tender.

Heat olive or vegetable oil in a pan.

Sauté diced onion until translucent.

Add ground pork and cook until browned.

Stir in sofrito, tomato paste, olives, capers, black pepper, and sweet paprika; mix well.

Stuff the chayote with the pork mixture.

Top with your favorite cheese.

Bake at 400º for 12-15 minutes or until cheese melts and takes on a golden color.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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