Sautéed Chayote Recipe

Have you ever cooked with chayote? This bright green, pear-shaped veggie may not be very common in the U.S., but it’s one worth discovering. Mild in flavor and wonderfully versatile, it deserves a spot in your kitchen. In this easy, flavor-packed recipe, chayote is sautéed with onion, garlic, and crispy bacon. And the best part? A sprinkle of Chinese five-spice that adds an unexpected Asian-inspired twist.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine International

Keyword bacon, chayote, onions

Diet Gluten free, Paleo

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings people

Calories 299

Author Simone

Ingredients

2 chayote peeled and cubed
1 tbsp oil for frying
1 red onion chopped
75 gram bacon bits
2 cloves garlic minced
1 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for serving

Instructions

Clean the chayote: peel, remove the pit, and cut into cubes.
2 chayote
Heat a frying pan with oil and sauté the onion until soft. Add the bacon and garlic, cooking briefly.
1 tbsp oil for frying, 1 red onion, 75 gram bacon bits, 2 cloves garlic
In a bowl, toss the chayote cubes with the 5-spice, salt, pepper, and a little oil. Add to the pan.
1 tsp Chinese 5-spice powder, Salt and pepper
Cook gently for 10–15 minutes, until the chayote is tender but still slightly firm. Taste to check doneness.
Serve with fresh parsley sprinkled on top.
Fresh parsley

Notes

Storage: You can keep this dish in the fridge for 1–2 days. Reheat by sautéing briefly before serving.

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