Chayote
A subtle flavour
White chayote or pear squash has a flavour similar to that of its green cousin, but is sweeter and smoother. It has cream-coloured skin and white flesh. It can be cooked in the same way as a courgette: baked, puréed, in fritters, or in soup.
The white chayote is an ideal ally for weight-loss diets, as it is very low in calories (24 kcal per 100 g). It is also rich in minerals (iron, calcium) and vitamin C (20 mg per fruit), which has antioxidant properties (fights cell ageing) and contributes to bone and teeth health. It contains a lot of fibre which facilitates digestion and intestinal transit. Lastly, as a herbal tea, it helps to combat hypertension.
A subtle flavour
Native to Mexico, the green chayote is the fruit of a vegetable plant in the Cucurbitaceae (squash) family. It looks like a large cream-coloured or light-green crooked pear. Its flesh is firm and its flavour is smooth and refined, similar to that of a courgette. For that matter, it can be cooked in the same way as a courgette: baked, puréed, or in fritters or soup. It also can be grated and eaten raw in salads.
The chayote is an ideal ally for weight-loss diets, as it is very low in calories (24 kcal per 100 g). It is also rich in minerals (iron, calcium) and vitamin C (20 mg per fruit), which has antioxidant properties (fights cell ageing) and contributes to bone and teeth health. It contains a lot of fibre which facilitates digestion and intestinal transit. Lastly, as a herbal tea, it helps to combat hypertension.
