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Chayote and Sausage Stew

SUBMITTED BY: Wayward 

"This recipe started as an experiment using chayote. It received unexpected raves at the table and is now in regular rotation at our house. We like this served over rice."
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RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 2 times with an average star rating of 4.5
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PREP TIME  25 Min
COOK TIME  30 Min
READY IN  55 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 2 Italian sausage links
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 chayote squashes, seeded and chopped
  • 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and diced
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • salt and pepper to taste

What to Drink?
Wine Sangiovese

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the sausage in the skillet until browned; remove the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels. Add the olive oil. onion, and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes. Return the sausage to the pan along with the chayote squash and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until the squash begins to soften, 10 to 15 minutes. Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, corn, thyme, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper. Cook until completely heated through, about 10 minutes more.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2008 by Doug 
This was wonderful. I made some changes - mostly in amounts. I had an acorn squash, so I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 15, 2009 by VIVNIDHI 
Turned out pretty good. I made it with whatever I had on hand which was butter beans and... MORE


 
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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Oregon City, Oregon, USA

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Nutritional Information
Chayote and Sausage Stew

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 186

  • Total Fat: 7.8g
  • Cholesterol: 11mg
  • Sodium: 573mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.5g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 7.2g
  • Protein: 8.7g

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