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Sauteed Chayote with Garlic and Herbs

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Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores — it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.

Ingredients

Makes 6 servings

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large chayote squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, pitted, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic. Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

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  • This technique was frankly, a revelation. It showcases the mild sweet crispness of the veg. I had always had the poor things soggy and overcooked. Now I look forward to the next time I see them cheap!

    • Anonymous

    • CA

    • 10/10/2020

  • Nothing special. Good intro to chayote for a first timer. Will look for other recipes next time for chayote.

    • gidget_sj

    • philadelphia

    • 1/31/2010

  • A little bland, but overall a good recipe with nice mellow flavor.

    • paean

    • Portland, OR

    • 8/5/2009

  • This is an excellent recipe. Easy to make- tastes delicious.

    • Anonymous

    • Daytona Beach

    • 4/26/2009

  • I used olive oil to veganize the dish, and it was still superb. The chayote was sweet and crisp and with the garlic, it provided a deliciously mellow dish. I served this with black beans, spanish rice, and a cilantro-dressed slaw. I'm going to make it again tonight!

    • HeatherPC

    • Ontario, Canada

    • 2/6/2008

  • Really tasty! The chayote is so crisp and sweet. Plus, the goodness of butter.

    • fly_skwasher18

    • Edmonton, AB

    • 9/23/2007

  • This easily cooked to a perfect crisp-tender stage. It has a nice delicate butter-garlic flavor. We had it with the red pea bisque with rum flambe, guava-stuffed chicken with caramelized mango, sweet potato, onion, and apple gratin, and rum raisin ice cream.

    • Anonymous

    • Peoria, IL

    • 5/17/2006

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