Roasted Chayotes

Chayotes, also known as vegetable pears, are a versatile and nutritious vegetable commonly used in Latin American and Mexican cuisines.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 50 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 6.

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Roasted Chayotes

Cooking Method: Roasting Cuisine: Latin American, Mexican Courses: Dinner, Lunch, Main Dish Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 30 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 50 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup Chayotes
• 2 tablespoon Olive oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Cut the chayotes in half lengthwise and remove the seeds.
3. In a small bowl, mix together olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4. Brush the chayotes with the olive oil mixture, making sure to coat them evenly.
5. Place the chayotes on a baking sheet and roast in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they are tender and slightly browned.
6. Remove from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
7. Serve the roasted chayotes as a side dish or as a main course with your favorite sauce or dressing.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 18g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.