Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew
Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew brings a cozy balance of tender chayote, juicy Italian sausage, and sweet corn, all simmered with tomatoes, black beans, and a gentle jalapeño heat. The thyme and chili powder round out the broth with warm, earthy notes. Serve it for a comforting weeknight Dinner or a casual gathering when you want a colorful, satisfying bowl.
- Prep25 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 76
- Metabolic
- 27
- Digestive
- 22
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Set a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the sausage in the skillet until browned, then transfer the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels.
- 2
Add the olive oil, onion, and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until the onions are translucent, 3 to 5 minutes.
- 3
Return the sausage to the pan with the chayote squash and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until the squash starts to soften, 10 to 15 minutes.
- 4
Stir in the tomatoes, black beans, corn, thyme, and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.
- 5
Cook until heated through, about 10 minutes more.
- Calories 160.42 kcal Moderate 8%
- Protein 8.54 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 15.63 g 6%
- Total Fat 7.02 g Moderate 9%
- Saturated Fat 1.88 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 17.59 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 348.35 mg Moderate 15%
- Dietary Fiber 3.49 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 3.49 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 49.25 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 157.72 mg Low Source 3%
- Vitamin A 44.94 mcg Low Source 5%
- Vitamin C 5.36 mg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew is made with 12 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Beans, Chayote Squash, Chili Powder, and Corn. Each serving provides about 160.42 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Beans, Chayote Squash, Chili Powder, Corn, Diced Jalapeño Peppers. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew?
- About 55 mins in total: 25 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 160.42 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew healthy?
- Sausage and Chayote Pepper Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 160.42 calories and 8.54 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 348.35 mg (15% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.88 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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