Tired of eating the same side dishes every day? Spice up your meals with this sautéed chayote squash recipe! It’s a sweet, crunchy, and delicious side that pairs well with any meat dish.
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Ingredients:
- 4 large chayote squash
- 3 Tbsp. butter
- 3/4 cup shallots, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Parmesan cheese, grated
- Chives, chopped
- Parsley
Step 1: Prepare the Squash
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Wash the squashes thoroughly in running water and then peel them using a sharp knife. Afterward, slice the squash in half lengthwise.
Scoop out the seeds, place the squash halves on the chopping bird, and then slice the halves into multiple thin strips. Set aside.
Step 2: Sautée the Garlic
Take a large skillet pan and melt the butter over low to medium heat. Then, carefully add in the shallots and fry for about five minutes until they turn golden brown. Afterward, throw in the garlic and sauté the ingredients for another minute.
Step 3: Cook the Squash
Once the pan is ready, it's time to cook the squash. Throw in the chayote squash strips and cook for about five to six minutes.
If you're going for soft, juicy chunks of squash, limit the cooking time to around three minutes. If you want crispy, savory squash strips, however, fry them in the pan for at least five minutes.
Step 4: Serve and Enjoy
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Remove the squash from the heat and serve on a plate. Drizzle with salt, pepper, parmesan cheese, parsley, and chives to taste.
Note: You're free to cut out these ingredients if you want a mild, light side dish.
Bonus: Where to Find Chayote Squash?
Having trouble finding chayote squash in your go-to grocery stores? Try local markets. Farmer's markets carry more of these than large groceries do.
Or if you want, you can try planting your own patch of chayote squash. That way, you can enjoy chayote recipes any time you want.
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5 Alternative Chayote Squash Recipes
1. Warm, Spicy Chayote Squash Soup
Imagine waking up to a warm, spicy, and aromatic bowl of delicious chayote squash soup. It has a mild yet delicious base bursting with sweet, spicy, and earthy flavors. Each sip is like being gently woken up by your caring mother on a quiet Sunday morning.
2. Sweet, Crunchy Fried Chayote Patties
Think of these chayote patties as rich, buttermilk pancakes stuffed with sweet, juicy, crunchy carrots and chayote squash chunks. They're perfect for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
3. Juicy, Savory Meat-Stuffed Chayote Squash Shells
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Burger buns are overrated! Mix up your sandwich meals by replacing the buns with chayote squash shells. The idea here is to stuff squash shells with bacon, beef, veggies, and all your other favorite burger ingredients.
4. Warm, Earthy, Spicy Chicken Tinola
Chicken tinola is a popular Filipino dish. It's an aromatic soup-based meal that consists of juicy boiled chicken, spicy herbs, and of course, crunchy chayote squash.
Tip: Tinola is a dish best enjoyed with white rice. A plateful of savory chicken thighs paired with a side of white rice drenched in savory tinola soup will definitely make you wish you were born in the Philippines.
5. Refreshing Chayote Squash Mango Salad
Trying to lose weight but don't want to eat plain, boring greens? Try vegan chayote recipes! This chayote squash salad is a delicious mix of earthy herbs, crunchy green, sweet mango, and juicy squash chunks.
Looking for a meatier, heavier variation of out chayote squash recipe? Try this sautéed chayote squash dish by Little Chef Asia:
What makes this chayote squash recipe so great is its versatility. The mild, gentle juices from the sweet, crunchy chunks of squash pairs well with anything from fried sausages to flame-grilled beef.
If you feel like the recipe is lacking, feel free to customize it to suit your taste. You can even draw inspiration from other squash dishes. A few extra herbs and spices might give it that extra kick you’re looking for.
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