Chayotes Rellenos

Name: Chayotes Rellenos
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 40
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 473 milliliters vegetable or canola oil; 16 slices (about 3 medium) chayotes, peeled, cut lengthwise; 40 servings crushed red pepper; 4 eggs, separated; 118 milliliters flour, divided; 227 grams pkg. KRAFT Monterey Jack Cheese, cut into 8 slices

Chayotes Rellenos might be just the hor d'oeuvre you are searching for. This recipe makes 40 servings with 49 calories, 2g of protein, and 4g of fat each. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. Head to the store and pick up canolan oil, monterey jack cheese, pepper, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

Bring 2 quarts salted water to boil in large saucepan.

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Water

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Sauce Pan

Add chayotes; cook 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. (Do not overcook.)

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Chayote

Drain chayotes; pat dry. Cover each of 8 of the chayote slices with 1 cheese slice; sprinkle with desired amount of crushed red pepper. Top with remaining chayote slices. Set aside.

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Red Pepper Flakes

Chayote

Cheese

Beat egg whites in small bowl with electric mixer on high speed until soft peaks form.

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Egg Whites

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Hand Mixer

Bowl

Add 1 of the egg yolks and 2 tsp. of the flour; beat on low speed just until blended. Discard remaining 3 egg yolks or reserve for another use. Dip chayotes into remaining flour, turning to evenly coat both sides. Pat slices gently to remove excess flour, then dip into egg white mixture.

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Chayote

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Dip

Heat oil in large saucepan on medium-high heat. Carefully add chayotes, 1 at a time, to hot oil; cook 1 minute on each side or until golden brown on both sides.

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Chayote

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