Fried Chayote Squash

A savory side dish of tender chayote squash and golden onions, seasoned with aromatic oregano and sautéed in butter and olive oil until perfectly tender.

4 servings
25 min

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 medium onions
  • 2 whole chayotes
  • 2 teaspoons oregano
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Heat the butter and oil in a large skillet over medium heat, until the butter is melted. Add the onions and sauté until they are golden, but not browned, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the chayote and oregano and sauté an additional 2 or 3 minutes, until the squash starts to soften. Lower the heat, cover, and let cook until the chayote is tender, an additional 10 minutes.

    23 min

  2. 2.

    Remove from the heat. Add the salt and pepper and toss before serving.

    2 min

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