Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons)

Chayotes, also known as merlitons, are a type of squash that originated in Mesoamerica and are commonly used in Latin American and Caribbean cuisine.

This is vegetarian and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Creamy Chayotes (Merlitons)

Cooking Method: Baking, Boiling Cuisine: Caribbean, Latin American Courses: Dinner, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 1000

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chayotes
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Butter
• 2 tablespoon All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Milk
• 1 cup Cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Parsley

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Peel and dice the chayotes.
3. In a pot of boiling water, cook the chayotes for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside.
4. In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent.
5. Sprinkle the flour over the onion and garlic mixture. Stir well to combine.
6. Slowly pour in the milk, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens.
7. Add the cooked chayotes to the skillet and stir to coat them with the creamy sauce.
8. Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the cheddar cheese on top.
9. Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 250kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 15g24%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 5g

Protein 6g12%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.