Best 5 Chayote Squash Side Dish Recipes

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SAUTéED CHAYOTE SQUASH



Sautéed Chayote Squash image

Chayote squash, a popular ingredient in Latin and Southern cuisine, is mild in flavor and delicious sautéed in butter with shallots and garlic.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Side Dish     Dinner

Time 27m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chayote squash (about 2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
3 tablespoons butter
4 shallots (thinly sliced, about 3/4 cup)
4 cloves garlic (minced, about 1 heaping tablespoon)
Kosher salt (to taste)
Freshly ground black pepper (to taste)
Optional garnish: chopped chives, parsley, and/or grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Slice the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds. Place the squash on a cutting board, cut-side down, and slice it thinly. Repeat with the remaining chayote squash.
  • Melt the butter in a large sauté pan or skillet over medium heat. Add the sliced shallots and cook for about 5 minutes, or until they are tender and beginning to brown. Add the garlic and continue to cook for 1 minute longer.
  • Add the sliced chayote squash to the skillet and continue to cook, tossing often, for 3 to 5 minutes, or until crisp-tender. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve the chayote squash with a garnish of fresh herbs and/or Parmesan cheese, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 86 kcal, Carbohydrate 10 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Fiber 5 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 77 mg, Sugar 4 g, Fat 5 g, ServingSize 4 servings, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

FRIED CHAYOTE SQUASH



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(Chayotes Fritos) A hard, green, mild squash, the chayote is another wonderful plant native to Mexico. The beauty of the chayote is that it takes on the flavor of whatever seasoning it's cooked in. Serve on the side of your favorite meat.

Provided by Cecilia Hae-Jin Lee

Categories     Vegetable     Side     Sauté     Vegetarian     Cinco de Mayo     Squash     Vegan     Party     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 side-dish servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
2 medium onions, sliced
2 chayotes, pitted and thinly sliced
2 teaspoons dried or 2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until the butter is melted. Add the onions and sauté until they are golden, but not browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chayote and oregano and sauté an additional 2 or 3 minutes, until the squash starts to soften. Lower the heat, cover, and let cook until the chayote is tender, an additional 10 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat. Add the salt and pepper and toss before serving.

CHAYOTE SQUASH SIDE DISH



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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.

Provided by Navy S.

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Squash

Time 25m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced
1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
½ teaspoon salt
ground black pepper to taste
½ teaspoon white sugar
¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

10 EASY CHAYOTE SQUASH RECIPE COLLECTION



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Add some unique flavor to your dinner with these easy chayote squash recipes. Its mild and almost apple-like finish will have you reaching for more.

Provided by insanelygood

Categories     Recipe Roundup

Number Of Ingredients 10

Chayote Squash With Tomato and Green Chilies
Spicy Pan-Roasted Chayote Squash
Chinese Stir-Fried Chayote
Roasted Chayote Squash With Herbs
Chayote Squash With Dried Shrimp
Cilantro Lime Chayote Slaw
Chayote Squash and Pickled Onion Salad
Creamy Chayote Gratin
Chayote Chile Soup
Vietnamese Chayote Squash With Beef

Steps:

  • Select your favorite recipe.
  • Organize all the required ingredients.
  • Prep a delicious recipe in 30 minutes or less!

Nutrition Facts :

CHAYOTE SQUASH



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Provided by Amanda Hesser

Categories     easy, side dish

Time 20m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 medium chayote squash, peeled, pitted, and cut into 1/2-inch dice
1/4 cup chicken broth, or more if necessary
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup minced white onion
2 tablespoons finely chopped Italian parsley
1/3 cup heavy cream
Salt and freshly ground white pepper

Steps:

  • Combine squash and broth in a medium saucepan. Cover, and place over medium-low heat. Simmer until squash is tender, about 12 minutes, adding more broth if pan becomes dry.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over low heat. Add onion, and saute until translucent. Remove from heat, and add parsley.
  • Add onion mixture and cream to cooked squash and its remaining liquid. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to medium heat just until cream is bubbling and squash is reheated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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