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Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 (205g) Recipe makes 6 servings
Calories 239
Calories from Fat 64		(26%)
Amount Per Serving		%DV
	Total Fat 7.2g	11%
	Saturated Fat 1.0g	4%
	Monounsaturated Fat 2.0g
	Polyunsaturated Fat 3.9g
	Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 0mg		0%
Sodium 99mg		4%
Potassium 157mg		4%
Total Carbohydrate 39.8g		13%
	Dietary Fiber 1.5g	5%
	Sugars 2.0g
Protein 3.6g		7%
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Rice With Chayote (Fritanga)

Recipe #307534 | 30 min | 10 min prep | add private note

⁽⁶⁾ RATE IT NOW Print Recipe

By: mary winecoff
Jun 5, 2008

Chayote is a relative of squashes and has a gentle flavor. This is a classic dish in Guatemala.

SERVES 6 -8 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 medium chayote, pared and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 medium onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
4 cups cooked rice
1 medium tomato, coarsely chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 dash pepper
snipped chives

Directions

1
Heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in 12 inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir chayote over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
2
Cook and stir onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cook and stir until hot, about 8 minutes. Stir in chayote, tomato, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tomato is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.

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From: Heydarl

On Jul 7, 2008

This dish had a lovely flavour, but was very mild. For a little extra kick, I added a sprinkle of creole seasoning & I think this made all the difference. Served with Spicy Skillet Pork Chops for a great dinner. Thanks Mary for sharing. Made for ZWT4

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From: WiGal

On Jul 6, 2008

Very good and lovely appearance. I am unable to buy chayote in northern Wisconsin so substituted with summer squash. I did add Italian seasoning and lots of pepper. I also used leftover rice. (Just love incorporating leftovers into a meal.) This would be wonderful with fresh herbs like basil. I had this with Broccoli Dijon, Italian Parmesan Bread for Bread Machine, and Grilled Ham Steak for a great meal. Thanks for sharing a keeper! Made for ZWT4 for the Flying Dutchess’.

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From: Sydney Mike

On Jun 26, 2008

This was my first time with chayote so I wasn't sure what to expect! But not to worry ~ Mary came through with another wonderful recipe! I did use 2 LARGE cloves of garlic & then substituted some lemon pepper for the S&P & had a very tasty vegetarian dish! Thanks for sharing the recipe! [Made & reviewed while touring South & Central America on the Zaar World Tour 4]

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From: CraftScout

On Jun 22, 2008

So I have seen chayote in the grocery stores for a while now, and have wondered how to cook it, what it tastes like, etc. etc. etc. I was so excited when I saw this recipe, because I could finally begin to answer those questions! The chayote is very mild in flavor, and the whole dish was a nice accompaniment to Dump Pepper Lime Chicken. This dish is extremely easy to make, and will be made again at this house! Thank you for posting, made for ZWT4.