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Gratin of Chayotes
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Gratin of Chayotes

8 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

836
Calories
29g
Protein
30g
Fat
111g
Carbs

Counts 8 of 9 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Cheese 1 oz (28g) cheddar 113
Butter 1 tbsp (14g) 102
Clove 1 tsp ground (2g) 7
Black Pepper 1 tsp ground (2.3g) 6
Garlic 1 clove (3g) 4
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0
Chayote not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 2 chayotes
  • 15g butter
  • 1 glass of milk
  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • 1 glass of soft bread
  • Salt, pepper
  • Grated Gruyère (cheese)
  • 1 garlic clove, chopped

Directions

1

Boil the chayotes for 20-25 mn.

2

Cut them lengthwise and remove the pulp with a small spoon, then crush it thoroughly with a fork (or in a mixer) along with the bread.

3

On the heat, mix the flour, butter and milk, then, add the pulp and the garlic. Leave to thicken. Season with salt and pepper.

4

Fill in the skin of the chayotes with this mixture; sprinkle the Gruyère and brown in the oven just before serving.

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Category:Martiniquais Recipes

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Category:Martiniquais Appetizers

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