Chayote Esquites

Name: Chayote Esquites
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 3 chayotes, with thorns; water; salt; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 árbol chile; lime juice; mayonnaise; grated cheese; chile powder

Mara Alpizar

Are you one of those people who can't be at a gathering or watch a movie without a snack in hand? Then don't think twice and prepare these chayote esquites, they're delicious!

Did you know? Chayote is very popular in Mexican cuisine, as it is used to prepare all kinds of broths, soups, and stews, but it is also used to make flavored water. Do you like chayote?

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 12-02-2024

Preparation

10 mins

20 mins

Low

Cook the chayotes with water and salt for 15 minutes or until well cooked. Drain, peel, and cut into small cubes. Melt the butter in a pan and sauté the chayotes with the árbol chili for 3 minutes or until they take on a slightly golden color. Serve the chayote esquites in cups and add lime juice, mayonnaise, grated cheese, and chili powder.

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* Information per 100g serving, percentage of daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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