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