Chayote Squash Side Dish

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Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in medium skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add garlic, squash, salt, pepper, sugar, and red pepper flakes. Stir together and cook 2 to 3 minutes.
  2. Add vinegar to the squash mixture and cook 2 to 3 minutes longer, until the squash is slightly wilted, but still firm and crunchy. Taste, and add more salt or sugar if needed.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

429 kcal 21% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 4.5g 9% DV
Total Fat 26g 33% DV
Carbs 50.8g 18% DV
Fiber 7.4g 26% DV
Sugar 26.4g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9702.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 497.8mg 11% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 46mcg 5% DV
Vitamin C 39.9mg 44% DV
Calcium 165.8mg 13% DV
Iron 3.3mg 18% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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