Garlic-Infused Chayote Stir-Fry with a Kick

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Garlic-Infused Chayote Stir-Fry with a Kick elevates your meals with its bold flavors and delightful crunch. This vegetarian Mexican dish features chayote squash sautéed to perfection, enhanced by garlic and red pepper flakes, and finished with a tangy splash of red wine vinegar. It's a versatile side that pairs beautifully with chicken or fish, making it an ideal addition to your weeknight dinners.

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Overview

This Zesty Chayote Stir-Fry is a simple yet elegant side dish that pairs perfectly with chicken or fish. The chayote squash is cooked to a delightful crunch, infused with the flavors of garlic, red pepper, and a splash of red wine vinegar for a tangy finish. It's an easy and affordable way to elevate your weeknight meals.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

None

Cuisine

Mexican

Serving Size: 2

Cooking Time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) olive oil
• 1 Whole chayote squash, sliced
• 1 Clove garlic, minced
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) white sugar
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) red pepper flakes
• 1 Pinch ground black pepper, to taste
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) red wine vinegar

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the chayote squash, minced garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and ground black pepper to the skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the squash begins to soften.
3. Pour in the red wine vinegar and continue to cook and stir for another 2 to 3 minutes, until the squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy.
4. Serve immediately as a side dish to complement your main course. Enjoy!

Enjoy your homemade Garlic-Infused Chayote Stir-Fry with a Kick!