baked chayote

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🧾 🔥 baked chayote with spiced meat & cheese

• slow-baked chayote halves filled with tender curried meat, sweet carrots, and herbs, topped with golden melted cheese. rich, aromatic, and served warm — a full, satisfying plate in one.

🍴 meal/type

• mains
• lunch
• dinner
• baked
• oven dish

🍃 ingredients

• chayote – 2 · source: grown on site

• source: grown on site / local farmers

• carrot – 1–2 · source: local farmers

• meat – 300–400gr · source: local farmers

• cheese – grated mozarella, chedder · source: imported

• turmeric · source: local farmers

• source: imported

• fresh dill leaves · source: grown on site

• rosemary (optional) · source: grown on site

🔧 equipment needed

• pot
• knife
• spoon
• gas oven
• baking tray

📝 step-by-step Instructions

1. boil the meat

• in a pot, combine the meat, rosemary (optional), and turmeric
• cover with water and boil gently under closed lid for about 2 hours, until the meat is tender.

2. prepare the vegetables

• cut the chayotes in half lengthwise.
• scoop out the flesh carefully, keeping the skin intact to use as a bowl.
• chop the chayote flesh into small cubes.
• peel and cut the carrots into small pieces.
• chop the dill leaves finely.

3. chop and season the meat

• once the meat is cooked and slightly cooled, chop it into small pieces.
• season it with a little more turmeric.

4. season the vegetables

• mix the chopped chayote and carrots with fresh dill.

5. assemble

• place the chopped meat at the bottom of each chayote skin “bowl”.
• add the seasoned vegetables on top.
• sprinkle a generous layer of grated cheese over everything.

6. bake

• place the stuffed chayotes in a preheated oven at 180°c for about 20–25 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

7. serve

• serve hot as a hearty and aromatic main dish.
• perfect with fresh salad on the side.

⏳ timing

• prep time: 30–40 minutes
• cook time: ~2 h
• bake time: ~20–25 min
• total: ~3 hours including prep and rest

🧪 variations & substitutions

• meatless version with mushrooms
• add garlic if available
• substitute edam, gouda or goat cheese depending on source

🧭 food pairing

• fresh salad

♻️ waste use

• vegetable scraps: animal feed
• meat scraps/broth: animal feed

💡 tips

• chayote skins hold shape well, firm but edible

• enjoy your meal! 🍽️ 🌿