Instructions: 1. Wash chayotes and bring to a boil in water. Cover and boil at moderate heat for about 1 hour or until fork-tender.

2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

3. Drain chayotes, remove cores and fibrous part under cores. Scoop out pulp, being careful not to break shells.

Place shells on cookie sheet.

4. Immediately mash pulp and mix with cheese, salt, and margarine.

5. Stuff shells with the mixture. Sprinkle with bread crumbs.

6. Bake for 30 minutes.

Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 2 chayote halves
Total fat: 6 g

This heart-healthy dish uses low fat cheese and a small amount of margarine.

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