[Mauritian Cuisine] Sauteed Chayote Recipe (Vegan) | Sauté Chou Chou

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil has a higher smoke point and is healthier.

black beans

🥗Healthier: lentils

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Lentils are lower in calories and can be cheaper.

corn

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: frozen corn

Quinoa provides more protein and fiber.

lime

🥗Healthier: lemon

💰Cheaper: vinegar

Lemon offers similar acidity and flavor.

Wash and peel the chayote, then cut it into cubes.

Boil water in a pot and add the chayote cubes; cook until tender, about 10-15 minutes.

Drain the chayote and set aside.

In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté diced onion and minced garlic until fragrant.

Add diced bell pepper and tomato; cook until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in the cooked chayote, corn, and black beans; mix well.

Season with salt, black pepper, cumin, and chili powder; cook for another 5 minutes.

Remove from heat and stir in chopped cilantro and lime juice.

Serve warm, garnished with avocado slices.

Cooking Techniques

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