Tayota Rellena de Jamón de Pavo (High-Protein Dominican Stuffed Chayote, 26g Protein)
Servings: 4
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Ingredients
The Base:
- 2 tayotas chayote squash
- 1 cup turkey ham diced
- 1 teaspoon butter
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
The High-Protein Salsa Blanca:
- 1 cup full-fat cottage cheese
- 1 cup high-protein milk
- 1 teaspoon corn starch
- ½ cup grated Parmesan
The Sazón:
- 1 garlic clove minced
- ½ cup fresh parsley finely chopped
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon dried Dominican oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Boil tayotas whole for 15 minutes until tender
- Cut in half lengthwise. Scoop flesh, leaving skin intact as boats. Mash flesh smooth, set aside
- Melt butter + olive oil. Sauté garlic, then add turkey ham, brown slightly
- Blend cottage cheese, milk, cornstarch, onion powder, oregano, salt until completely smooth
- Pour blender mixture into pan with ham. Simmer 5 minutes stirring until thickened
- Fold mashed chayote into creamy ham sauce
- Fill the boats, top with Parmesan, bake 15 minutes until golden
Nutrition
Calories: 315kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 26g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 1421mg | Potassium: 478mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 847IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 285mg | Iron: 1mg
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