Best Chayote Shoot Stir Fry Recipes

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Provided by Food Network

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.

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Provided by Amy in Hawaii

Categories Vegetable

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb chayote, shoot tips
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
salt

Steps:

Wash and clean Chayote shoots, removing tendrils and hard stems. Break stems into two-inch pieces. In a large pot bring two quarts of water to a boil.
Blanch chayote shoots in boiling water for 1 minute. Drain and cool in ice water.
In a wok or large frying pan, heat oil and butter. Add garlic and lightly brown over medium heat, stirring constantly. Do not let butter smoke. Add drained shoots and stir fry about three to four minutes; add salt and pepper flakes to taste. Serve immediately.
Pepper flakes may be omitted for people who do not like spicy food.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 79.1, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.3, Cholesterol 7.6, Sodium 27.9, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 2, Sugar 1.9, Protein 1.1

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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.