Chayote squash is used in many ways, from soup to enchiladas as well for salsa and pickles. iStock Chayote squash is a little, lesser known squash that originates from South America and Mexico. It has ...

The chayote is low-calorie, low-carb (22-25 calories, 5 grams carbs to a cup, raw or boiled) and a respectable source of vitamin C. Shop for firm, smooth, blemish-free specimens; avoid ones with rust ...

Chayote squash is a vegetable that originates from Central America. It's packed with fiber, folate, and magnesium. Chayote is highly versatile: You can eat the entire plant, either raw or cooked.

This article may contain affiliate links that Microsoft and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. Chayote — which also goes by vegetable ...

Chayote, also called pear squash, pipinola and sayote, is considered a fruit because of its seed but is treated like a squash. Below is a recipe that uses chayote in a chicken soup. >> Note: Place raw ...

Chayote is a thin-skinned squash originally from Mexico. A member of the gourd family, the bumpy green fruit is commonly available in the Southwestern United States, but it remains a novelty item in ...