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Guisadong Sayote (Sautéed Chayote Squash)

guisadong sayote
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Course: Main/Entree
Cuisine: Filipino
MyPlate: Meat/Protein, Oil/Fat, Vegetables
Diet: Gluten Free
Type: Recipes
Allergen: Fish, Shellfish
Source: Cultural Cuisine Pamphlet
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 2 chayote squash (approximately 4 cups), peeled
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 2 cloves 2 cloves garlic, minced to approximately 2 tsp
  • 1 medium onion, sliced to approximately 2 cups
  • 2 medium tomatoes, wedged to approximately 1⅓ cups
  • ½ lb shrimp, shelled
  • 1 tbsp patis (fish sauce)
  • ⅛ tsp salt

Instructions

  • Cut chayote in quarters, taking out seed core. Slice quartered pieces diagonally into 1/4 inch thick slices. Set aside.
  • In a skillet over medium heat, sauté garlic in oil until lightly browned.
  • Add onion and stir for one minute. Add tomatoes and cook until soft, approximately 2-3 minutes.
  • Add chayote slices, patis, salt and pepper. Cover and simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Add shrimp and cook for 5 minutes or until shrimp is cooked and chayote is soft.
Nutrition Facts
Guisadong Sayote (Sautéed Chayote Squash)
Serving Size
 
1 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
133
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Cholesterol
 
73.33
mg
24
%
Sodium
 
495
mg
22
%
Potassium
 
496
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
 
14
g
5
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Protein
 
10
g
20
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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