Chayote side dish

 

Another simple and attractive Fast side dish created with an exotic yet reasonably priced squash. It completes a midweek dinner when paired with chicken or fish.

 

 

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 clove garlic, minced

1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips

½ teaspoon salt

ground black pepper to taste

½ teaspoon white sugar

¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

 

In a medium pan over medium-high heat, heat the olive oil. When the oil is heated, add the squash, garlic, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Cook for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Cook for 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the squash is somewhat wilted but still firm and crunchy, after adding the vinegar to the squash mixture. Taste and adjust with extra salt or sugar if necessary.