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Chayote with ham and cheese
If you are looking to enjoy a light dinner that will help you lose weight, you have come to the right place. With this recipe you will not only be able to lose weight, but it is also very economical and delicious for the palate.
If you are looking for ingredients loaded with vitamins that calm your anxiety, this recipe for chayotes with ham and cheese is great to achieve it.
About the chayote
Chayote has a sweet flavor, despite not being a favorite with many. However, it is a great option to include in your meals due to its nutritional content.
Although they help lose weight, because they are low in calories, chayotes are loaded with minerals that the body needs, making it a great option for all members of the family.
The chayote usually adds the necessary fiber to regulate intestinal function and a lot of water, as well as unsaturated fat. It is a source of vitamin B2, potassium and iron.
About the recipe
On this occasion now complement the content of the chayote, incorporate that ham and cheese as protein. On the other hand, we will complement with another source of healthy fat such as avocado, which will help the production of red blood cells and fight bad cholesterol in the blood.
I assure you that it will become one of the best options to prepare a quick dinner full of vitamins, both for you and for your family.
Ingredients
Salt.
2 chayotes.
Black pepper.
150 grams of turkey ham.
½ lemon in juice.
100 grams of fresh cheese.
Corn toast.
1 avocado.
How to prepare chayote with ham and cheese?
First you have to wash the chayote very well. Then, you must peel it carefully, since it usually releases a milk that itches on contact with the skin.
Then cut them into medium size cubes.
When you've chopped them all, place a pot on the stove over high heat.
Add the chayote, water until it covers it and salt.
Let cook for at least 8 minutes, this will soften them.
At this point, remove from heat and strain. Add a little fresh water to stop the cooking. If you think it lacks a little more you can leave them like that.
While the chayote finishes discharging the liquid, chop the ham and cheese into squares.
In a separate bowl, place the chopped avocado along with the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Add as much lemon juice as you like.
Mix everything and with a fork mash the avocado until it forms a puree.
When the chayotes are ready, add the ham, avocado and cheese to the bowl.
Integrate everything, rectify the salt and pepper, and then serve on the corn toast.
some variants
If you want, you can add a little canned whole corn to give the final touch to this delicious preparation. Try to add a good portion of chayote to each corn toast.
You can use whole wheat bread or the one of your choice. You can even make them toasted for a crunchy taste. Also, you can eat as many as you want as long as the chayote is more in proportion than the bread.
There are those who like to add a dash of honey or sweet mustard.
Also, it would be interesting to add a bit of dried fruit instead of avocado, which allows you to feel a more crunchy flavor.
Let your imagination fly so you can taste this combination of ingredients.
