Best 5 Fried Chayote Squash Recipes

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When it comes to versatile vegetables, chayote squash is often overlooked. It's a unique and delicious vegetable that can be used in a variety of dishes. Chayote squash has a mild flavor that makes it a great addition to many recipes, and it can be cooked in a variety of ways. One of the most popular ways to cook chayote squash is to fry it. Fried chayote squash is a crispy and flavorful dish that can be served as a side dish or main course. It's also a great way to use up leftover chayote squash.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

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.

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!

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CHAYOTE STIR FRY



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 15m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 chayote squash, peeled and seed removed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2-inch piece of ginger, lightly smashed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 small carrot, peeled and thinly sliced
1/2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon white wine
1/2 pound snow peas
1 tablespoon vegetable stock
4 cups cooked white rice (optional)

Steps:

  • Thinly slice the chayote squash. In a heated wok, add oil and then ginger and salt. Add squash, carrot and onion and stir fry for 1 to 2 minutes. Add wine and stir, then add snow peas and stock and stir fry for 30 more seconds. Serve over rice or as a side dish.

CHAYOTES RELLENO



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 chayote squash, halved, seeded
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion, finely chopped
11/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 pound chopped mushrooms
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno chilies, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
2 tomatoes, peeled, seeded chopped
1 to 2 tablespoons chopped epazote leaves or fresh oregano
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1/2 cup toasted almonds, chopped
1/2 cup grated Cotija or Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Cook unpeeled squash in lightly salted water until crisp tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well. Scoop out most of flesh, leaving 1/4-inch thick shell. Season shell with salt and pepper. Coarsely chop chayote flesh. Set aside.
  • Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion and salt and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Add mushrooms and cook until most of liquid evaporates. Add garlic, jalapeno and cumin and saute until fragrant. Add tomatoes and reserved chayote flesh. Stir until most of liquid evaporates. Stir in epazote, bread crumbs and almonds. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Spoon mixture into shells. Sprinkle with cheese. Arrange shells in large baking pan. Pour enough hot water around shells to reach 1/4-inch. Bake until heated through, about 15 minutes.

CHORIZO-STUFFED CHAYOTE SQUASH



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Categories     Bread     Side     Bake     Squash     Raw     Boil

Yield serves 8

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 chayote squash (also called mirlitons; 2 pounds total)
3 ounces raw chorizo, casings removed
1 cup chopped onion
6 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups grated Manchego cheese (about 8 ounces)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup fresh bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  • Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the chayotes and boil for 50 minutes, or until tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the chayotes and let them cool slightly. Then cut the chayotes in half, removing and discarding the pit from each one. Carefully scoop out the flesh from each chayote and transfer it to a small bowl. Transfer the empty chayote skins to a baking sheet.
  • Cook the chorizo in a dry medium sauté pan over medium-high heat for 5 minutes, or until browned. Add the onion and garlic and cook for 8 minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the chayote flesh and half of the Manchego cheese, and stir to combine and melt the cheese. Season the filling to taste with salt and pepper, and remove from the heat.
  • Scoop the filling into the chayote skins, dividing it equally. Top with the remaining Manchego cheese, and sprinkle with the bread crumbs. Bake for 15 minutes, or until the cheese bubbles.

Tips for Making the Best Fried Chayote Squash

- Choose firm and ripe chayote squash. - Cut the squash into evenly sized pieces so they cook evenly. - Soak the squash in salt water for 15-30 minutes to remove excess starch and help it crisp up. - Dry the squash thoroughly before frying to prevent splattering. - Use a well-seasoned cast iron pan or non-stick skillet for frying. - Heat the oil to a medium-high temperature before adding the squash. - Fry the squash in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan and ensure even cooking. - Fry the squash until it is golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes per side. - Drain the squash on paper towels to remove excess oil. - Season the squash with salt, pepper, and any other desired spices. - Serve the fried chayote squash hot as a side dish or appetizer.

Conclusion

Fried chayote squash is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side dish or appetizer. It is a great way to use up leftover chayote squash and is a healthy and affordable option. With its crispy exterior and tender interior, fried chayote squash is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.

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