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Sauteed Chayote with Garlic and Herbs

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Look for chayote at supermarkets, Latin markets, and natural foods stores — it's a light-green pear-shaped squash that's mild and crisp.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) butter
2 large chayote squash, peeled, halved lengthwise, pitted, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, divided
3 garlic cloves, chopped
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Preparation

  1. Melt butter in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chayote, 1 tablespoon parsley, and garlic. Sauté until chayote is crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Stir in green onions. Transfer to bowl; sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley.

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