MEXICAN SQUASH WITH YOGURT DIP

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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound (about 4) chayote squash, seeded and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped to yield 1 cup
1/2 avocado, pitted
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • For the dip: In a food processor, blend the bell pepper, avocado, ground cumin, yogurt, and mayonnaise until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve the dip with warm or room-temperature chayote squash.

King Aluan Official
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning. The yogurt dip was also a bit too runny for my liking.


Patricia Letlape
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is always cooked perfectly and the yogurt dip is a great way to add some flavor and creaminess. I highly recommend this dish!


Darren Mitchell
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was tender and the yogurt dip was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Sobhal Boorat
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the squash and the yogurt dip. I will definitely be making this again.


MAZID___1234
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning. The yogurt dip was also a bit too runny for my liking.


dhip Das
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is always cooked perfectly and the yogurt dip is a great way to add some flavor and creaminess. I highly recommend this dish!


Abdul Malek Mia
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was tender and the yogurt dip was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Nicholas Armoh
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the squash and the yogurt dip. I will definitely be making this again.


Jessica Jaymes
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste. I think it could have used some more seasoning. The yogurt dip was also a bit too runny for my liking.


Kavita Coopoosamy
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I've made this dish several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The squash is always cooked perfectly and the yogurt dip is a great way to add some flavor and creaminess. I highly recommend this dish!


Bilal Bagu
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! The squash was tender and the yogurt dip was the perfect addition. I will definitely be making this again.


Cwhite3854
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I made this dish last night and it was a hit with my family! The squash was so flavorful and the yogurt dip was a great way to cool it down. I will definitely be making this again.


Ezra Rice
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The squash was cooked perfectly and the yogurt dip was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.