Chayote Gratin Recipe

Name: Chayote Gratin
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 6 cups cubed peeled chayote (about 2 1/4 pounds); 1/4 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup finely chopped celery; 1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper; 1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread; 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese; 1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

Servings: persons

Cooking spray
6 cups cubed peeled chayote (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup finely chopped celery
1/4 cup finely chopped green bell pepper
1 1/4 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 (1-ounce) slice whole wheat bread
2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons butter, melted

1
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add chayote to pan; saute 10 minutes or until crisp-tender. Reduce heat to low; add 1/4 cup water. Cover and cook 10 minutes or until tender. Place chayote in a large bowl; mash with a potato masher. Drain chayote through a fine sieve for 30 minutes, reserving chayote pulp.
2
Preheat oven to 350u00b0.
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Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat. Add onion, celery, pepper, and thyme to pan; saute 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Add chayote pulp and salt, stirring to combine. Spoon mixture into an 8-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray.
4
Place bread in a food processor; pulse 10 times or until fine crumbs measure 1/2 cup. Combine crumbs and cheese in a small bowl; stir in butter. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over chayote mixture. Bake at 350u00b0 for 25 minutes or until golden.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cooking spray, 6 cups cubed peeled chayote (about 2 1/4 pounds), 1/4 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, and more.

Yes, Chayote Gratin falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chayote Gratin

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