Crab Merlitons Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 chayotes , medium size (merlitons)
1/2 tsp salt
1 small onion, finely diced
2 tbsp breadcrumbs (or cracker crumbs)
1/2 lb ground beef (or 1 cup)
1/4 tsp cayenne
1/2 cup cooked rice
butter

Directions:

Cut Merlitons in half lengthwise; cover with salted water in a pot with tight fitting lid.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to a simmer, cook until tender, approximately 30 minutes.
Do not overcook.
Preheat oven to 350 degree F.
With a teaspoon, discard seed, scoop out pulp and set aside, leaving a 1/4 inch shell.
Place shell on a shallow greased baking dish.
Cook meat and onion with seasoning until tender.
Add water, if necessary and stir occasionally until lightly browned.
Add Merliton pulp, cook 10 minutes longer; blend in the rice.
Season again to taste.
Fill shells with the mixture, sprinkle tops with crumbs, dot with butter.
Bake 15 to 20 minutes.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	326.73 Kcal (1368 kJ)
Calories from fat	134.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	14.93g	23%
Cholesterol	70.29mg	23%
Sodium	693.34mg	29%
Potassium	678.57mg	14%
Total Carbs	24.7g	8%
Sugars	6.19g	25%
Dietary Fiber	5.79g	23%
Protein	25.88g	52%
Vitamin C	18.9mg	31%
Iron	2.8mg	16%
Calcium	63.1mg	6%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	79.9 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat	32.85 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.65g	23%
Cholesterol	17.19mg	23%
Sodium	169.56mg	29%
Potassium	165.95mg	14%
Total Carbs	6.04g	8%
Sugars	1.51g	25%
Dietary Fiber	1.42g	23%
Protein	6.33g	52%
Vitamin C	4.6mg	31%
Iron	0.7mg	16%
Calcium	15.4mg	6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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