Best 8 Chipotle Puree And Chayote Slaw Recipes

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If you're looking for a fresh, flavorful, and healthy dish, then chipotle puree and chayote slaw is the perfect recipe for you. This unique dish combines the smoky heat of chipotle peppers with the crisp, refreshing crunch of chayote slaw. It's a great way to add some variety to your next meal, and it's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delicious and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling full and satisfied.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CHAYOTE SLAW WITH AVOCADO AND CILANTRO DRESSING



Chayote Slaw with Avocado and Cilantro Dressing image

Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     side-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

3 cups julienned peeled chayote (about 1 pound chayote)
2 cups shredded red cabbage (about 1/4 of a small cabbage)
2 cups julienned carrots
1 cup julienned jicama (about 1/4 of a jicama)
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions (4 to 5 scallions), 1 tablespoon reserved for garnish
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
Kosher salt
3/4 cup crema or sour cream
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice (from 2 to 3 navel oranges)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, stems and leaves
2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 tablespoon light agave or honey
1 1/2 teaspoons chipotle hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic (about 1 small clove)
1 small or 1/2 ripe large avocado, cut into cubes (about 3/4 cup cubed avocado)
1/2 large jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and minced (about 2 tablespoons minced)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, toss together the chayote, cabbage, carrots, jicama, scallions, cumin, coriander and 2 teaspoons salt. Let the flavors combine while you make the dressing for the slaw.
  • To a food processor, add the crema, orange juice, cilantro, lime juice, agave, hot sauce, garlic, avocado and jalapeno. Process until completely smooth; season with salt. Refrigerate in an airtight container until ready to serve; the dressing can be made 1 day in advance.
  • When ready to serve, toss the dressing with the vegetables. Garnish with the reserved scallions and serve immediately.

FISH TACOS WITH RAMEN AND CHAYOTE SLAW



Fish Tacos with Ramen and Chayote Slaw image

Broken ramen noodles add extra crunch to a flavor-packed slaw that's the perfect topper for tender fish tacos. Chayote is a type of squash. If you can't find it, substitute zucchini or any other variety of summer squash.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 20

1 pound mahi-mahi or other skinless firm white fish fillets, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1/4 cup vegetable oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 small flour tortillas, charred
1 avocado, diced
1/2 cup cilantro leaves
One 3-ounce package dried ramen noodles, seasoning packet discarded
2 cups finely shredded cabbage or coleslaw mix
1 small chayote squash, peeled and cut into thin strips
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1/2 cup frozen shelled edamame, thawed
1/2 cup diced fresh mango
1/2 cup thinly sliced radishes
Juice of 2 limes
1 tablespoon honey
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup vegetable oil

Steps:

  • For the fish: Toss the mahi-mahi with the chili powder, cumin, lime zest and juice, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and some pepper in a large bowl. Let marinate at room temperature for 15 minutes while you prepare the slaw.
  • For the slaw: Crumble the ramen noodles into a large bowl. Add the cabbage, chayote, scallions, edamame, mango and radishes and toss to combine. Whisk the lime juice and honey together in a small bowl with 1 teaspoon salt and some pepper. Whisk in the vegetable oil and pour the dressing over the slaw. Toss well.
  • To cook the fish, heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then add the fish and cook, tossing once or twice, until browned and just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Serve the fish hot in the tortillas, topped with the slaw, avocado and cilantro. Serve any additional slaw on the side.

CHIPOTLE SLAW



Chipotle Slaw image

Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 10m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 head green cabbage, thinly sliced
1/2 head purple cabbage, thinly sliced
2 cups whole milk, plus more if needed for thinning
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons sugar
4 teaspoons white vinegar
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 chipotle peppers in adobo, chopped, plus 1 tablespoon adobo sauce
2 cup fresh cilantro, barely chopped

Steps:

  • Combine the shredded green and purple cabbage in a large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix the milk, mayonnaise, sugar, vinegar, black pepper, cayenne, salt and chipotles and adobo sauce. Add more milk if you like the dressing a little thinner.
  • Pour the dressing over the cabbage and toss to combine. Just before serving, toss in the cilantro. You can mix the slaw up to 2 hours before serving.

CHIPOTLE PUREE



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Chipotles are jalapeno chiles that have been slowly dried over smoke. This puree gives an authentic mexican flavour to many dishes. Use the substitute if you can as it's just as good. From the Fresh Mex cookbook.

Provided by dale7793

Categories     Sauces

Time 55m

Yield 1/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cups water
4 ounces dried chipotle chiles, stems removed
2 tablespoons achiote paste
1 cup tomato paste
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a saucepan over high heat.
  • Bring to the boil, decrease heat to medium low and simmer for 30-45 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and cool completely.
  • Puree the mixture in a blender until smooh.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
  • If you can buy cans of chipotles en adobo (chiles marinated in a saucy paste of vinegar and spices) you can just puree that as a substitute.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 6341.1, Fat 222.9, SaturatedFat 31.1, Sodium 27364.7, Carbohydrate 1102.3, Fiber 49.8, Sugar 1005.6, Protein 55

CUCUMBER AND CHAYOTE SLAW



Cucumber and Chayote Slaw image

Provided by Donna Klein

Categories     Salad     Vegetable     Side     Vegetarian     Low Cal     High Fiber     Low Sodium     Cinco de Mayo     Backyard BBQ     Dinner     Lunch     Cucumber     Healthy     Vegan     Party     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons unsweetened pineapple juice
1/2 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon chipotle puree (see Cook's tip)
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 large cucumber (about 12 ounces), peeled, seeded, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
1 large chayote, peeled under cold-running water to remove stickiness, pitted, quartered lengthwise, and thinly sliced crosswise
2 cups cubed fresh pineapple

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the oil, juice, sugar, chipotle puree, mustard, salt, and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients, tossing well to combine. Refrigerate, covered, a minimum of 1 hour, or overnight. Serve chilled.

SHRIMP AND SWEET POTATO CAKES WITH CHAYOTE SLAW AND CHIPOTLE SAUCE



Shrimp and Sweet Potato Cakes with Chayote Slaw and Chipotle Sauce image

Categories     Garlic     Onion     Shellfish     Appetizer     Bake     Sauté     Shrimp     Hot Pepper     Sweet Potato/Yam     Winter     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound tan-skinned sweet potatoes
4 large garlic cloves, unpeeled
4 tablespoons (or more) vegetable oil
8 ounces peeled cooked large shrimp, coarsely chopped
2/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
2 tablespoons finely chopped poblano chili**
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix
All purpose flour
Slaw Chayote
Chipotle Tartar Sauce

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Pierce potatoes all over with fork. Place on baking sheet. Toss garlic with 1 tablespoon oil in small bowl. Enclose garlic in foil; place on baking sheet with potatoes. Bake until potatoes and garlic are tender, about 30 minutes for garlic and 1 hour 15 minutes for potatoes. Cool garlic and potatoes slightly. Remove peel from garlic. Remove skins from potatoes. Combine potatoes and garlic in bowl. Mash until smooth.
  • Add shrimp, cilantro, panko, chili, onion and 1 1/2 teaspoons Latin Spice Mix. Stir to blend well. Season with salt. Form mixture into six 3-inch-diameter patties.
  • Preheat oven to 375°F. Lightly coat cakes in flour. Heat 3 tablespoons oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook cakes in batches until brown, adding more oil if necessary, about 2 minutes per side. Place on baking sheet. Bake until heated through, about 5 minutes.
  • Spoon Chayote Slaw in center of plates. Place 1 cake on each plate. Spoon Chipotle Tartar Sauce atop cakes; serve.
  • *Available in Asian markets and in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets.
  • **A fresh green chili, often called a pasilla, available at Latin American markets and some supermarkets.

CHIPOTLE PEPPER PUREE



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Chipotle peppers are jalapeno chilies that have been smoked and dried. Their smoky heat is delicious brushed over tortillas and pizzas, and carefully added to soup and stews. A little will go a long way. The puree will keep almost indefinately; if you know you'll be storing it a long time, cover the puree with a thin layer of oil. Enjoy! Adapted from Field of Greens restaruant cookbook.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, about

Number Of Ingredients 2

1 (7 ounce) can chipotle peppers, in adobe sauce
olive oil (or other oil of choice)

Steps:

  • Take the contents of the can and puree in a blender or food procesor. Be careful handling chipotles and remember that a little of this smoky chili puree will go a long way.
  • Store in the refrigerator until needed in a jar with tight lid.
  • The puree will keep almost indefinately when covered with a thin layer of oil(I prefer olive oil).

CHIPOTLE COLESLAW



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Spice up your BBQ sandwiches with my Southwestern twist on this cookout classic. Use fewer chipotles if you don't like heat, because this recipe has a kick. For the chipotles and adobos, buy the "chipotles in adobo" from any grocery store's international aisle.

Provided by Brian Genest

Categories     Salad     Coleslaw Recipes     With Mayo

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups julienned red cabbage
2 cups julienned cabbage
1 cup julienned carrot
¾ cup mayonnaise
¾ cup sour cream
4 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce, finely chopped
4 tablespoons adobo sauce from chipotle peppers
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 teaspoons lime juice
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine red cabbage, cabbage, carrot, mayonnaise, sour cream, chipotle chiles, adobo sauce, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl and mix thoroughly. Let sit for at least 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.1 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Cholesterol 17.3 mg, Fat 21.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 236.5 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

Tips:

  • When making chipotle puree, use ripe chipotle peppers for the best flavor. Remove the seeds and veins from the peppers before pureeing to reduce spiciness.
  • For chayote slaw, use a sharp knife or mandoline to thinly slice the chayote. This will help the slaw absorb the dressing better.
  • To make a creamy chipotle dressing, use mayonnaise, sour cream, or Greek yogurt. Add chipotle puree, lime juice, and cilantro for flavor.
  • Chayote slaw can be served as a side dish or as a topping for tacos, burritos, or tostadas.
  • For a vegan version of chipotle puree, use a combination of roasted red peppers, adobo sauce, and smoked paprika.

Conclusion:

Chipotle puree and chayote slaw are two versatile and delicious recipes that can be used in a variety of dishes. Chipotle puree adds a smoky, spicy flavor to sauces, dressings, and marinades. Chayote slaw is a refreshing and crunchy side dish that is perfect for summer gatherings. Both recipes are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences.

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