I've unexpectedly come into ownership of a single chayote. What do you recommend I make with it? (vegetarian recipes preferred)
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Today we were delighted at the spoils we found in the produce section - giant bags stuffed with mismatched vegetables and fruits for 99 cents. We grabbed a bag that seemed to be predominantly cauliflower, artichokes and bell peppers. But to our delight there was a new little treat. Waiting at the bottom of the bag was one of these:
Tt immediately dubbed it "Butt Fruit." But it does have a real name:
Chayote - a latin American 'curcubit' that is typically so expensive in the midwest that I'd never have bothered to purchase one on its own.
For now, it's hanging out in my fruit bowl alongside our butternut squash, banannas, apples, and tangelos. But it will get thrown into a dinner tomorrow. We initially thought we'd add it to our usual vegetable stew - but since the fruit has such a unique look, I'm tempted to do something different.
What do you say, oh foodie gurus of TFP? Any fun ideas?