Creamy Chayote Zucchini Side Dish

Chef Adriana Martin

The Creamy Chayote Zucchini Side Dish has chopped Vidalia onion, roasted poblano peppers, garlic, zucchini, chayote, crema Mexicana or creme fraiche, and chicken bouillon.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 23

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican Cuisine

Servings servings

Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

Pot
Cooking utensils

Ingredients

1 Vidalia onion chopped
2 garlic cloves chopped
3 zucchinis cleaned and cubed
2 chayotes peeled and cubed
2 poblano peppers roasted, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
1 cup water
1 1/2 cups crema mexicana or creme fraiche
1 cup shredded cheddar and Monterey Jack cheeses

Instructions

Saute the onions and the garlic with some cooking oil. Add the poblano peppers, the chayotes, and the zucchini.
Season with chicken bouillon and add some water. Cook covered for 10 minutes.
Add the crema Mexicana or creme fraiche and combine. Add the shredded cheese and cover for 5-7 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy as a side dish or as a main meal.

Notes

It is recommended to cook this dish on a dutch oven for better results.

Nutrition

Serving: 0gCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 0gProtein: 0gFat: 0gSaturated Fat: 0gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0gMonounsaturated Fat: 0gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 0mgPotassium: 0mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 0IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 0mgIron: 0mg

Keyword chayote, zucchini

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