Recipe Details

Stewed Chayote Squash

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Number of Servings: 4

Serving Size: 1 cup

The mild flavor of the plump, pear-shaped chayote squash makes it a natural for vegetable side dishes.

Name: Amount:
lb chayote squash 1
olive oil 1 Tbsp
medium onion, chopped 1
cloves garlic, thinly sliced 2
tomato, chopped 1 large
to 1 canned chipotle chili in adobo sauce, minced 0.50
fat-free sour cream 0.33 cup
Parmesan cheese 0.50 oz
1:

Peel and pit the chayote squash; cut into small chunks.

 2:

Heat the oil over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic; cook for 5 minutes, stirring often.

 3:

Add the squash, tomato, and chili.

 4:

Reduce the heat, and cover and simmer for about 30 minutes.

 5:

Remove from the heat, and stir in the sour cream.

 6:

Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
Nutritional Information (per serving)
Calories 105
Calories from Fat 45
Total Fat 5g
Saturated Fat 1g
Cholesterol 5mg
Sodium 45mg
Potassium n/a
Carbohydrates 11g
Dietary Fiber 3g
Sugars 5g
Protein 4g
Vitamin A n/a
Vitamin C n/a
Calcium n/a
Iron n/a
Folic Acid n/a
Dietary Exchange 2 Vegetable 1 Fat
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