Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Squash Chayote Squash Side Dish 4.2 (97) 82 Reviews 17 Photos This chayote recipe is a simple, elegant, and easy side dish made from an inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper. Submitted by Navy S Updated on May 25, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Trending Videos Close this video player 17 17 17 17 17 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed ½ teaspoon white sugar, or as needed ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional) ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Directions Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 90 Calories 7g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 90 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 584mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 155mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved