Chayote squash is eaten like a vegetable but is technically a fruit due to its large seed in the center. A member of the squash and cucumber family, chayote squash has a mild, crunchy flavor when raw, ...

Chayote are sold in West Indian shops in the UK. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruit. Treat chayote as a vegetable similar to a courgette. They have a watery texture and delicate flavour, but are often ...

This picadillo de chayote is a fast and easy authentic Costa Rican family dinner recipe. Picadillo de chayote, served with Costa Rican white rice, is vegetarian and gluten-free, making it a great ...