Chayote Squash Side Dish

Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Servings: 2
Yield: 2 servings

Description

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

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
ground black pepper to taste
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Directions

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