Saucy Cheesy Chayote Recipe (Chancletas de pataste 🇭🇳)

cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: cottage cheese

Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy.

flour

🥗Healthier: whole wheat flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Whole wheat flour increases fiber content.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Bell pepper provides sweetness without heat.

Slice the chayotes and season each slice with a pinch of adobo.

Add mozzarella cheese between two slices to make little “sandwiches” and set aside.

In a hot pan with oil, sauté diced green pepper and red onion for 30 seconds to 1 minute.

Add tomato sauce, then season with salt, sugar, adobo, black pepper, and oregano. Mix well.

Add ¾ cup of water and let simmer for 10–15 minutes.

In another pan with oil, cook the cheesy chayote slices over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides.

Add the cooked chayote into the simmering sauce and let it soak for another 10–15 minutes.

Serve warm and enjoy!

Cooking Techniques

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