Stuffed Mirlitons (Vegetable Pear)
2002-09-08- Course: Main Dishes, Side Dishes
- Yield : 8
- Servings : 8
- Prep Time : 40m
- Cook Time : 30m
- Ready In : 1:10 h
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The popular mirliton (or vegetable pear, as it’s called) was often used to make seasoned pickles. This transition dish makes you appreciate mirlitons even more.
Ingredients
- 4 large mirlitons
- 1/2 cup diced onions
- 1/4 cup celery
- 3 tbsp cooking oil
- 1/2 cup seasoned bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
- 1 cup cooked chopped shrimp or 1 pound cooked bulk sausage drained or combine both
- 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1/2 cup seasoned Italian bread crumbs
Directions
Step 1
Cut the mirlitons in half lengthwise. Remove any seeds. Boil until tender. Scoop out the meat, reserving the shell for stuffing, and mash the meat of the pear.
Step 2
Sauté the onion and celery in oil until tender in a medium skillet.
Step 3
Add the mashed mirlitons, cooked shrimp (or sausage), 1/2 cup of breadcrumbs, seasoned salt and cayenne pepper. Fill Shells.
Step 4
Cover with breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until browned.
This dish freezes well. Also, it can be served as a side or main dish.
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