Sauteed chayote squash is a recent acquisition in my cookbook. I must admit it: I didn’t cook this vegetable until last Christmas. I have to say thanks to my mother in law Patrizia for buying a few chayote to cook together with the family! Chayote is a very versatile ingredient: it’s delicious both raw into salads or tartare, and cooked fast and crispy. Today I propose a tasty side, perfect together with fish or meats, but savory to eat as appetizer too!
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- 1 chayote
- 1 golden potato
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, coarsely minced
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- to taste table salt
FIRST STEPS
Rinse chayote and potatoes, cut them in half, then reduce into thin slices. Peel and slice the shallots as well. Peel and crush the cloves of garlic.
SAUTEED CHAYOTE SQUASH AND POTATOES
Pour the olive oil into a large frying pan, and place over high heat. When the oil is very hot, but not smoky, pour into the pan potato, chayote, garlic, and shallots. Stir-fry, frequently stirring, until all the ingredients are well cooked, golden brown, but still crispy. Add salt as needed, and complete with black pepper and fresh mint. Serve immediately.
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SAUTEED CHAYOTE SQUASH AND POTATOES with shallots and mint
Sauteed chayote squash is a recent acquisition in my cookbook. I must admit it: I didn’t cook this vegetable until last Christmas.
I have to say thanks to my mother in law Patrizia for buying a few chayote to cook together with the family! Chayote is a very versatile ingredient: it’s delicious both raw into salads or tartare, and cooked fast and crispy.
Today I propose a tasty side, perfect together with fish or meats, but savory to eat as appetizer too!
Ingredients
- 1 chayote
- 1 golden potato
- 2 shallots
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 tbsp fresh mint, coarsely minced
- 6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- ½ tsp black pepper
- to taste table salt
Instructions
FIRST STEPS
- First, wash and dry the chayotes and potatoes, cut them in half, then slice into thin slices.
- Peel and slice the shallots as well. Peel and crush the cloves of garlic.
SAUTEED CHAYOTE SQUASH AND POTATOES
- Now, pour the olive oil into a large frying pan, and place over high heat.
- When the oil is very hot, but not smoky, pour into the pan potato, chayote, garlic, and shallots. Stir-fry, frequently stirring, until all the ingredients are well cooked, golden brown, but still crispy.
- Finally, add salt as needed, and complete with black pepper and fresh mint.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Yield
4Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 248Total Fat 21gSaturated Fat 3gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 17gCholesterol 0mgSodium 155mgCarbohydrates 16gFiber 3gSugar 3gProtein 2g
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Wow, you are truly a versatile and diverse chef thank you so much for offering all these amazing recipes to the world.
-Jade Nikhol
Thank you Jade!
I got a Mother's Day basket of veggies that included a chayote, which I'd never cooked before. Just tried this recipe but substituted a little sage and rosemary bc I didn't have mint in the garden. It was absolutely delicious and even my three year old(who's going through a very picky phase) loved it! Thanks so much for the recipe. We'll definitely be making it again 🙂
That's amazing Meghan,
Knowing that your kid enjoyed something I created means a lot for me! I hope You'll find in my blog something else to cook for your family 🙂
Tried this, less the mint, and it was delicious!!! Crave it now. Even my youngest grandson was eager to try it and loved it too. Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!
Thank you too for your comment Paula!
I unfortunately was out of mint, so I substituted with cilantro. It was amazing! My kids all loved it too! I am very excited to try it with mint, and as it seems very versatile, with other flavors as well.
Hi Abby,
you've got a great idea, personally I think oregano could work great as well!
P.S.
When the people tell me that their kids liked my recipes, I'm double happy 🙂
I made this and it was a hit with my husband and I. I used avocado oil instead of olive oil as it can withstand the heat better than olive oil.
Thanks for commenting Dorothy,
I've never prepared this recipe with avocado oil, but I will give a try soon 🙂
Happy cooking
F.
I have yet to try chayote but I just bought some of these from my local Mexican market. I struck up a conversation with the produce guy and we started sharing recipes. He told me that he puts chayote in all of his soups and that grilled chayote is a big family favorite for them. Can't wait to try this recipe!
Thanks for your comment Teresa!
Grilled Chayote seems amazing 🙂
Let me know if you'll like my recipe.
Happy cooking
F.
Just made the recipe not have mint used curry and blend Singapore seasonings from Penxrys yummy we loved it!
I'm happy you liked it Roberta 🙂
Happy cooking!
F.
Looks great
Thanks Stevan!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
Was at the super market and noticed chayote fruit for the first time so I googled it and recipes, this was the first very simple very appealing recipe. Needless to say we love it and will be adding this to our grocery list and tin foil packets for camping and cooking on the grill. I love the crispy texture it maintains even when cooked 🙂
Nice story Amanda, I'm happy you liked it!
Happy cooking, and enjoy your camping 🙂
F.
Yummy picture, can't wait to try it!
Thank you Teresa!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I made this tonight! I added mushrooms and it was yummy! I think I made add some Vidalia onion and some heat next time. First time to try chayote!
Nice Christy, that seems a tasty variation!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I saw chayote in my local supermarket and have been itching to try it. I loved the look of the finished product on your site so I tried your recipe as is, no changes. It was delicious! I almost ate the whole thing myself. I will definitely be making this again!
Nice Nicole,
I'm happy you like it!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I didn't think I would like Chayote without fresh coconut. But this recipe was very lovely. It blew my mind with it's simplicity and taste!!
Thank you Rashmi!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I'm from the Philippines, I'm looking for other chayote recipes and then found this. Also, I've been looking for other vegetable dishes that are easy to cook. I'm going to try this, thank you!
Thanks for your comment Cris!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I have heard that the chayote skin is inedible. Did you peel the skin first?
Hi Beth,
I prefer to prepare this recipe with unpeeled chayotes: their skin gives more taste, and once properly cooked, I never heard the chayote skin is not edible.
Happy cooking!
F.
This recipe is amazing.
All my kids (all 7 of them ranging from 2-15) ate this up!!
I had fresh rosemary on hand and I used that in place of mint and it was superb!!!
Forgot to give it a 5 star rating for its ease to prepare and its interchangeability with other ingredients such as green onions, and any herb you have on hand.
Thanks for your words Jen: rosemary is an interesting variation!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I was given several Chayote but didn't know how to prepare them. Thanks for all the different ways to cook them.
Thanks for your comment Sharon 🙂
Happy cooking!
F.
Hi Sharon,
Our family is vegan so it can be challenging to find recipes everyone will like. I’ve got chayote growing in my yard, thanks to my neighbor. Your recipes all look pleasing.
Thanks Sharon,
I'm glad you found my recipe useful. Let me know if you'll like it!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
When I Googled chayote recipes & saw "Elise Bauer", it was a no-brainer. Born and raised in southeast Louisiana, U.S., my maternal grandfather died when I was 5 and my grandmother was mentally disabled. My maternal aunt's paternal in-laws were often present in my early childhood. Her mother-in-law used chayotes along side sweet potatoes in dessert pies! (Locally they're sold as mirliton, pronounced "mill-leh-tawnh"). My aunt's father-in-law was an avid gardener, so we had many fresh vegetables.
I wasn't sure if I would like this recipe, but I made it because it was adventurous! The most impressive and unexpected feature is the contrast in flavors and textures between the chayote and potatoes. Thanks for another awesome creation Elise!
Actually I'm not Elise Bauer, but thanks so much! 🙂
I was given a chayote by a friend but in the process of looking for recipes we went on vacation....When we return yesterday the chayote had sprouted so now I think I'll try to grow it...at least start it inside. I live in San Antonio, Texas area so not sure this is the best time of year to put it outside. Anyway now I will have to go to the market and get another to cook your recipe. Can't wait to taste them. Looking forward to raising a few too! Have you tried to grow them?
Hi Sal,
No, I never tried to grow chayote, so let me know if you do that 🙂
Happy cooking!
F.
Always wondered what that thing was in the produce area now I will try it
Nice! Let me know, Lynn
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
delicious
Thank you Martin!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
Delicious , but I didn’t use mint , I put some basil instead, the taste was perfect.
Nice!
Surely with basil is a tasty variation,
happy cooking Gabi!
F.
We have a chayote plant growing in our back yard and it has an abundance of fruit on it so I am looking at different ways of cooking with it . Your recipe looks yummy , I was told that you needed to soak the chayote before you eat it as it is sticky near the skin if you peel it. Can you tell me if you have ever heard this before and whether it can also be eaten raw . Thanks
Hi Catherine,
In this preparation you don't need to previously soak the chayote. Sauteeing the vegetables on high temperature, they will be with a nice crust and no trace of stickiness.
I read the same about raw Chayotes but I never tried.
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
Yummiieeeee!!!!!
Thank you Esther!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
I’ve eaten chayotes all my life, a staple in Honduras basically , but first time trying them this way, LOVE it. Thanks a lot for the recipe
Thank you Patti!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
Thank you
You are welcome 🙂
Happy cooking!
F.
Thanks for the recipe! I always eat chayote raw. Can't wait to try your recipe!
thank you Jocelyn, let me know!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
Delicious
Thank you Loretta!
Happy cooking 🙂
F.
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