Chayote Squash with Red Peppers and Ginger

Ingredients

Contains: milk (auto-detected from the ingredients and method; we can miss things, so check labels)

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 chayotes, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon white sugar
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh ginger
• salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Method written by CompKitchen from the ingredient list. Not the original author's method, not kitchen-tested.

1. Peel the chayotes if you like, halve them, remove the large flat seed, and chop the flesh into bite-sized pieces.

2. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat.

3. Add the chopped garlic and chopped fresh ginger and stir for about 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Add the chayote, red pepper flakes, white sugar, salt and black pepper, and stir to coat evenly.

5. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring often, until the chayote is tender when pierced with a fork. Add a splash of water if the pan becomes dry.

6. Taste, adjust the salt and pepper, and serve hot.