Chayote Carpaccio

Name: Chayote Carpaccio
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Italiana
Ingredients: 4 chayotes; salt; 1/2 cups basil, for the dressing; 1/2 cups peppermint, for the dressing; 1/4 cups lemon juice, for the dressing; 1/4 cups olive oil, for the dressing; 1/2 cups zucchini, sliced; 1 teaspoon chile powder, for garnish; alfalfa sprouts, for garnish; edible flower, for garnish

Yamilette González

Prepare this original recipe, a chayote carpaccio, accompanied by a fresh basil and mint dressing, along with strips of zucchini and chili powder, topped with wheat germ, it will become your favorite appetizer. This easy recipe is perfect for a ketogenic diet as it only has 161 kcal.

Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 16-12-2020

Preparation

25 mins

15 mins

Low

On a cutting board, peel the chayotes and cut them into ½ cm thick slices. Set aside. In a pot of water, cook the chayotes for 5 minutes, remove from heat and drain. Set aside. In a food processor, add the basil, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil, process for 3 minutes. Set aside. On a plate, place the chayote slices, season with salt, add the zucchini slices, the basil and mint dressing, season with chili powder, and garnish with alfalfa sprouts and edible flowers. Enjoy!