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CHAYOTE

The chayote is an unusual-looking but fine tasting squash. It is pearshaped, resembles a pale green avocado, and is often covered with hair likespines that are usually removed prior to shipment to market. The chayotehas a single flat seed.

The flesh is fiber-free and similar in texture to zucchini. Unlike mostother varieties of squash, the chayote retains much of its crisp textureafter being cooked. It may be cooked with other vegetables, but is flavorfulenough to stand alone. The natural seed cavity makes it ideal to use asa boat. Stuff it with cheese or ground beef and then serve it on the half-shellafter baking it. One-half of a chayote makes an ample but low calorie serving.Chayotes require refrigeration.

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