Stewed Chayote in White Wine

Chayote, white onion, and raisins stewed in white wine and garnished with pumpkin seeds or pine nuts. A delicious vegan Mexican recipe.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp. olive Oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1/2 white onion
• small serrano chili
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 2 chayote (diced into 1-inch cubes)
• 3/4 cup white wine
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (can substitute raw green pumpkin seeds)
• salt and pepper to taste

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Peel the chayote. Remove the seeds and chop into 1" pieces.
2. 2Chop the onion into 3/4" pieces.
3. 3Heat up the oil gently and add the garlic, onion, and half a serrano chili (de-seeded). Let cook for a few minutes and then add the raisins, chayote, and white wine. Cover and simmer on a low light for 20 minutes.
4. 4The chayote will be firm and crunchy, but tender when ready. While the chayote is simmering toast the pine nuts (or pumpkin seeds) until brown.
5. 5For the last few minutes uncover the chayote so the wine cooks off. Add salt and pepper. Pour the chayote into a serving bowl and top with the nuts.