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chayote squash (guisquil)**

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Recipe by
ali Bresnahan
@alibee
Kihei, HI

if you should see this little squash at your grocery store, don't be afraid! they are really good. thanks to LaWanda and Blondie, i learned a lot about this little critter, and how to prepare it. here's one way...it was delish. **pronounced "wees-keel"

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Ingredients For chayote squash (guisquil)**

  • 2 sm
    chayote
  • 1/2 c
    onion, chopped
  • 1 clove
    garlic, chopped fine
  • 1 Tbsp
    olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp
    butter
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • chicken (or vegetable) broth
  • 1/4
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/4 c
    fresh cilantro, chopped

How To Make chayote squash (guisquil)**

  • 1
    Cut chayote in half, remove seed; peel and cut into thin slices.
  • 2
    Melt butter and oil in skillet. Saute onions and garlic until soft. Stir in sliced chayote; sprinkle with black pepper. Saute, stirring, for 5 minutes. If desired, cut slices in half to shorten cooking time.
  • 3
    Add broth to cover, bring to a boil, and simmer gently, covered, until chayote is soft, 30-35 minutes. Remove lid, add red bell pepper, stir and cook a little longer until pepper and chayote are fork-tender.
  • 4
    Just before serving, top with chopped cilantro. Goes great as a side with chicken or beef.
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