STEWED CHAYOTE WITH TOMATO AND EPAZOTE

Stewed Chayote with Tomato and Epazote image

Provided by Food Network

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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1 1/2 pounds chayote (about 2 medium)
2 small tomatoes, roasted (see Note)
2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/4 cup finely chopped white onion
3 Arbol chiles
1 1/4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons roughly chopped epazote leaves

Steps:

Peel the chayotes and cut them into 1/4 inch julienne, including the core and seeds. Set aside.
In a blender jar, combine the tomatoes and garlic and blend for a few seconds, until fairly smooth. Set aside.
In a large heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium low heat. Saute the onion with the whole chiles for about 2 minutes, without browning. Add the tomato garlic puree and continue cooking, stirring and scraping the bottom and corners of the pan for about 3 minutes, until thickened and reduced. Add the chayote, water, and salt. Cover the pan and cook over medium heat, shaking every so often to prevent the chayote from sticking. After 10 minutes, add the epazote, cover the pan again and cook for 10 to 15 minutes more, until the chayote is softened but not watery. Serve immediately.