Chayote Squash Side Dish

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 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 sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Recipe

Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• 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.
• 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.