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Chayote Squash Side Dish

SUBMITTED BY: Navy S. PHOTO BY: SunnyByrd

"A simple and elegant, EASY side dish made from an exotic, but inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe average a 4 star rating.
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  10 Min
READY IN  25 Min
Original recipe yield 2 cups

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add garlic, squash, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir together and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add vinegar to the squash mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the squash is slightly wilted, but still firm and crunchy. Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2008 by AUTUMN609
Great simple recipe. I added thin sliced onion like another reviewer suggested, and it was... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2008 by SunnyByrd
This is good. I love chayote, but this was my first time cooking it. I ended up needing some... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2008 by Ford Prefect
I liked it. I didn't love it, but I'd never used chayote for anything, so I'm thankful for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2007 by STOLISPRIT
A wonderful way to use chayote. Easy and flavorful! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2007 by NUKA1
I really enjoyed this dish although my husband didn't care for it much at all. I did double... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chayote Squash Side Dish

Servings Per Recipe: 2

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 90

  • Total Fat: 7g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
  • Sodium: 584mg
  • Total Carbs: 7.2g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 1g

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