Recipes Side Dish Vegetables Squash Chayote Squash Side Dish 4.2 (97) 82 Reviews 17 Photos This chayote recipe is a simple, elegant, and easy side dish made from an inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper. Submitted by Navy S Updated on November 21, 2024 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 17 17 17 17 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 5 mins Total Time: 20 mins Servings: 2 Yield: 2 cups Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 2 servings 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips 1 clove garlic, minced ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed ½ teaspoon white sugar, or as needed ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional) ground black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar Directions Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes. Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes. I Made It Print 171 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 90 Calories 7g Fat 7g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 2 Calories 90 % Daily Value * Total Fat 7g 9% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Sodium 584mg 25% Total Carbohydrate 7g 3% Dietary Fiber 2g 7% Total Sugars 3g Protein 1g 2% Vitamin C 9mg 10% Calcium 23mg 2% Iron 1mg 3% Potassium 155mg 3% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.