Chayote Squash Side Dish

This chayote recipe features the plump, pear-shaped mirliton squash sautéed with garlic, spices, and red wine vinegar for a tasty vegetable side dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 5 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 90 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon white sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.

Step 2

Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.