Sautéed Chayote Squash

Name: Sautéed Chayote Squash
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 27 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Mexican,American,Cajun,Creole
Ingredients: 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; Chopped chives, parsley, and/or grated Parmesan cheese, garnish

A tender chayote squash dish, also known as mirliton or pear squash, is quickly sautéed with butter, shallots, and garlic, making it a flavorful side enjoyed in Latin American and Southern cuisines.

⭐ 4.3 (130 reviews) Prep: 15 minCook: 12 minTotal: 27 minYields: 8 servings

Category Tags:

Side Dish Dinner

Cuisine Tags:

Mexican American Cajun Creole

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Instructions

Halve 4 chayote squash (2-2.5 lbs), remove pits, then thinly slice.
Melt 3 tablespoons butter in a large pan over medium heat; add 4 sliced shallots (3/4 cup) and cook until tender and browning (5 minutes). Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves (1 heaping tsp) for 1 minute more.
Add sliced chayote to the skillet, cook while tossing until crisp-tender (3-5 minutes), then season with salt and pepper.
Serve the chayote, optionally garnished with fresh herbs or Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Info (per serving)

Calories: 86 kcal

Carbohydrate: 10 g

Cholesterol: 11 mg

Fiber: 5 g

Protein: 1 g

Saturated Fat: 3 g

Sodium: 77 mg

Sugar: 4 g

Fat: 5 g

Unsaturated Fat: 0 g