Stewed Chayote in White Wine
Chayote, white onion, and raisins stewed in white wine and garnished with pumpkin seeds or pine nuts. A delicious vegan Mexican recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp. olive Oil
- 1 clove garlic
- ½ white onion
- small serrano chili
- ½ cup raisins
- 2 chayote (diced into 1-inch cubes)
- ¾ cup white wine
- ¼ cup pine nuts (can substitute raw green pumpkin seeds)
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Peel the chayote. Remove the seeds and chop into 1" pieces.
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Chop the onion into 3/4" pieces.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Nutrition (per serving)
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.