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Chayote

A mild Mesoamerican squash that grows on a sprawling vine, eaten root to shoot.

Nutrition · estimated · per 100g
19Calories
0.8gProtein
4.5gCarbs
0.1gFat
1.7gFiber
1.7gSugar

Benefits

Key compounds

Vitamin Cfolatefiberpotassium

Best for these goals

Mild everyday vegetable

How to use it

Eaten raw in slaws or cooked in soups, stir-fries, and stews; skin, seed, and shoots are all edible

Evidence level

Culinary

Cautions & interactions

The sap can leave a temporary tacky film on hands; some peel under water. Otherwise very safe, eaten raw or cooked.
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