Swiss chayotes

Name: Swiss chayotes
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 cups onion; 1 clove garlic; 6 tomatillos; 2 Jalapeño chiles, without seeds or veins; 1/2 cups chicken broth; 1 cup sour cream; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 cups onion; 2 cups chayote, in medium cubes, cooked; 1 cup Manchego cheese, shredded; white rice

alexandra romero

Do you have chayotes in your refrigerator? Then roll up your sleeves and prepare this version that has a touch of green salsa and cheese. What would you serve with these Swiss chayotes?

Our Swiss enchiladas recipe is the most popular on the internet, and we also have many options with chayote, so we combined them to create this Swiss chayote recipe that will leave you speechless.

Remember that chayote is an excellent source of nutrients. It provides vitamins B6 and C, as well as potassium and magnesium. On top of that, this ingredient is low in calories, so it should definitely be on your weekly menu.

Another great advantage of this dish is that it serves as a side dish but also as a main course. Its simplicity and practicality make it an ideal option for any day of the week. Don’t miss the chance to enjoy this chayote recipe that celebrates the flavors of Mexican cuisine.

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Reviewed by Editorial Team of Kiwilimón

Published: 24-03-2025

Preparation

15 mins

20 mins

Low

Heat the vegetable oil in a pot and add the onion, garlic, tomatillo, and jalapeño pepper. Cook for 8 minutes, remove, and place in a blender. Blend the tomatoes, onion, pepper, garlic, jalapeño, chicken broth, sour cream, salt, and pepper for 2 minutes. Set aside. Melt the butter in a cast-iron skillet over medium heat, add the onion, and cook for 2 minutes. Then add the chayotes and the sauce and cook on low heat for 5 minutes. Add the manchego cheese and bake at 200 °C for 5 minutes. Serve the Swiss chayotes in the same skillet, garnish with cilantro leaves, and accompany with white rice.

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