Chayote Squash Side Dish

Name: Chayote Squash Side Dish
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 2 Servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced; 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed; ½ teaspoon white sugar, or as needed; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional); Ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Cost $3.5, save $4

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5 Min
2 Servings
$3.5

Chayote Squash Side Dish

Cost $3.5, save $4

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
2 Servings
$3.5

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
- 🧄 1 clove garlic, minced
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed
- ½ teaspoon white sugar, or as needed
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional)
- Ground black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

STEPS

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.

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

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

Calories

1
Protein
7
Carbs
7
Fats

💡 For optimal crunchiness, do not overcook the squash.Add the red pepper flakes sparingly if you prefer a milder dish.This side dish pairs well with both chicken and fish.