Chayote, white onion, and raisins stewed in white wine and garnished with pumpkin seeds or pine nuts. A delicious vegan Mexican recipe.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time30 minutesmins
Total Time40 minutesmins
Course: Vegetable
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: chayote, Mexican, vegan, vegetarian
Servings: 4servings
Calories: 228kcal
Author: Dr. Leslie Korn
Ingredients
2tbsp.olive Oil
1clovegarlic
½white onion
small serrano chili
½cupraisins
2chayotediced into 1-inch cubes
¾cupwhite wine
¼cuppine nutscan substitute raw green pumpkin seeds
salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Peel the chayote. Remove the seeds and chop into 1" pieces.
Chop the onion into ¾" pieces.
Heat up the oil gently and add the garlic, onion, and half a serrano chili (de-seeded). Let cook for a few minutes and then add the raisins, chayote, and white wine. Cover and simmer on a low light for 20 minutes.
The chayote will be firm and crunchy, but tender when ready. While the chayote is simmering toast the pine nuts (or pumpkin seeds) until brown.
For the last few minutes uncover the chayote so the wine cooks off. Add salt and pepper. Pour the chayote into a serving bowl and top with the nuts.
Notes
Cooking tip:My friend Alicia taught me this old Mexican trick to avoid the after-effects of chili oil on your hands that can in turn sting your eyes. After handling the chili do not wash your hands. It will only spread the oil.Instead, rub your hands through your hair (if bald, find someone else’s hair!) the hair will absorb the oil perfectly. Then you may wash with soap and water.