1. Simple Sautéed Chayote with Garlic

1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.

2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.

3. Add sliced chayote, season with salt and pepper, and sauté for 6–8 minutes.

4. Finish with a squeeze of lemon and fresh herbs.

2. Chayote & Ground Pork Stir-Fry

1. Brown ground pork with onion and garlic.

2. Add sliced chayote and sauté until tender.

3. Season with soy sauce or fish sauce and serve with rice.

3. Fresh Chayote Slaw

1. Julienne raw chayote.

2. Toss with lime juice, chili flakes, honey, and fresh cilantro.

3. Chill and serve as a crunchy side.

4. Stuffed Chayote Boats

1. Parboil halved chayote until just tender.

2. Scoop out centers, mix with black beans, corn, cheese, and spices.

3. Fill the boats and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes.

5. Costa Rican Picadillo de Chayote

1. Cook chopped chayote with ground beef, bell peppers, onions, and garlic.

2. Season with cumin and salt.

3. Serve with white rice or in tortillas.

6. Thai Chayote Shrimp Curry

1. Sauté red curry paste in oil.

2. Add coconut milk, shrimp, and sliced chayote.

3. Simmer until shrimp are cooked through and chayote is tender.

7. Chicken & Chayote Soup

1. Simmer diced chicken with broth, onions, and carrots.

2. Add chayote in the last 15 minutes.

3. Season with herbs and serve warm.

8. Chayote “Mock Apple” Crumble

1. Cook cubed chayote with cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice, and sugar.

2. Place in a baking dish and top with oat crumble.

3. Bake until golden and bubbly.

9. Chayote Hash Browns

1. Grate chayote and squeeze out moisture.

2. Mix with egg, onion, salt, and pepper.

3. Pan-fry until golden and crispy.

10. Grilled Chayote Skewers

1. Cube chayote and marinate with olive oil, garlic, and herbs.

2. Thread onto skewers with other veggies.

3. Grill for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally.