CHAYOTE SQUASH SIDE DISH
A simple and elegant, EASY side dish made from an exotic, but inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper.
Provided by Navy S.
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 25m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add garlic, squash, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir together and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add vinegar to the squash mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the squash is slightly wilted, but still firm and crunchy. Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8 calories, Carbohydrate 7.2 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 584.1 mg, Sugar 2.8 g
CHAYOTE SQUASH WITH RED PEPPERS AND GINGER
This is a combination of several recipes I found. Thought it turned out well, so here it is. Great easy side dish with a little kick of spice.
Provided by captgeo18
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Squash
Time 30m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat, melt butter in the hot skillet, and stir chayotes, sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and ginger into butter. Cook, stirring frequently, until chayotes are tender, about 15 minutes; season with salt and black pepper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 54 calories, Carbohydrate 6.6 g, Cholesterol 7.6 mg, Fat 3.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 23.3 mg, Sugar 2.3 g
CHAYOTE SQUASH
Provided by Amanda Hesser
Categories easy, side dish
Time 20m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine squash and broth in a medium saucepan. Cover, and place over medium-low heat. Simmer until squash is tender, about 12 minutes, adding more broth if pan becomes dry.
- Meanwhile, melt butter in small skillet over low heat. Add onion, and saute until translucent. Remove from heat, and add parsley.
- Add onion mixture and cream to cooked squash and its remaining liquid. Toss to mix. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Return to medium heat just until cream is bubbling and squash is reheated. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 129, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 8 grams, Fat 11 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 404 milligrams, Sugar 3 grams, TransFat 0 grams
SAUTEED CHAYOTE WITH GARLIC AND HERBS
Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores - it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.
Provided by Norma Shirley
Categories Garlic Onion Side Sauté Vegetarian Low Cal Squash Fall Parsley Bon Appétit Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Makes 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic. Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.
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