Made with bread crumbs, chayote fruit, water, salt, onion, butter or margarine, black pepper, non-stick cooking spray
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote Squash
Also called a mirliton, christophene, or vegetable pear (because of its pear-like shape), the chayote squash is a vegetable in the melon and gourd family. It's native to Mexico but is grown in several warm US states and if not available at your supermarket can most likely be found at a Mexican market.
Chayotes can be used similarly to summer squash. The shoots and leaves can also be eaten. The flesh is very mild (sort of tastes like cucumber) and lends itself well to flavorful seasonings. They can also be split open and stuffed.
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Baked Christophene Chayote
Chayotes Rellenos (Guatamala)
Made with Monterey Jack cheese, queso fresco, eggs, chayotes, butter, onion, garlic
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chayote Salsa
Made with chayotes, tomatoes, bell pepper, onions, cilantro, limes, seasoning
Method: stovetop
Time: over 5 hours
Sopa de Chayote
Made with sour cream, salt and freshly ground black pepper, onion, olive oil, garlic, chayotes, vegetable stock, white wine, dill
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Wonderful Chayote Con Cebollas
Made with black pepper, salt, chayote squash, white onions, butter or margarine, vegetable oil, dried oregano
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
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Chayotes with Corn and Chiles
Made with sharp Cheddar cheese, Parmesan cheese, red onion, olive oil, chayotes, anaheim or poblano chiles, corn kernels, black pepper, salt, evaporated milk
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Baked Chayotes
Made with salt and pepper, Jack cheese, chayotes, butter, cooked ham, whipping cream
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
Chayote Con Queso Al Horno
Made with salt and pepper, butter, eggs, chayotes, cream cheese, onion, milk
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
Stuffed Chayotes
Made with butter, Parmesan cheese, chayotes, salt and pepper, breadcrumbs, Muenster cheese, eggs
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote Dressing
Made with onion, green onions, garlic, parsley, celery, green pepper, olive oil or margarine, Italian bread crumbs, Romano cheese, fresh shrimp
Method: oven, stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote Squash Basil Saute
Made with salt and pepper, water, chayote squash, butter, basil, unrefined sugar, white onion
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chayote With Green Onions
Made with green onion, Parmesan cheese, chayotes, margarine, green onions, salt, ground nutmeg
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Chayotes in White Sauce
Made with black pepper, chayote, butter, flour, milk
Method: stovetop, microwave
Time: under 30 minutes
Stewed Chayote with Tomato and Epazote
Made with dried epazote, salt, chayotes, tomatoes, water, garlic, vegetable oil, onion, Arbol chilies
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Chayote and Red Pepper Salad
Made with salt and freshly ground black pepper, limes, chayotes, red bell pepper, olive oil
Time: under 30 minutes
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