SAUTEED CHAYOTE WITH GARLIC AND HERBS

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Here in the south western US we get all sorts of different fruits and veggies and the Chayote is one of these. Most folks treat it like sqash, but you can use it any way you want. Be creative.

Provided by Jo Zimny

Categories     Vegetables

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 Tbsp coconut oil
2 large chayotes, peeled, haved core removed and thinly sliced
2 Tbsp parsley, chopped, or 1 tbsp. dried
4 medium cloves garlic chopped
you can add other herbs if you wish to enhance the flavour.
3 small scallions, chopped thin
1/4 small yellow sweet bell pepper
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • 1. Melt the coconut oil in a heavy pan/skilled over medium to high heat. Add the sliced chayote and saute for a moment,then add the garlic and saute. Make sure it doesn't burn.
  • 2. Saute the chayote until tender crisp, approximately 3 minutes. Stir in the sliced scallion.
  • 3. Transfer to a bowl and sprinkle with the parsley or other fresh herbs.
  • 4. Enjoy!

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