Stewed Chayote
A pleasant, somewhat summery side dish from m.s. Milliken & s. Feniger. Especially good with flaky white fish or grilled chicken. I think that the salad and veggie seasoning adds a nice flavor, but omit it if you are avoiding msg. The chayote is just fine without it.
Steps
Quarter the chayote.
Remove and discard the center seed of each.
Cut into 1 / 4-inch slices.
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil , add the chayote , and boil for 5 minutes.
Drain.
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over moderate heat.
Cook the onions until translucent , about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes longer.
Add the chayote , tomatoes , and water.
Bring to a simmer , cover , and cook over low heat for 10 minutes.
Serve immediately.
These are the closest matches to chayote , taste- and texture-wise.
Ingredients
chayotes, olive oil, onion, garlic, tomatoes, water, seasoning