Bocadillos de Chayote

Bocadillos de Chayote are delightful vegan bites featuring tender chayote squash, seasoned with traditional Mexican spices and served with a refreshing avocado salsa. Perfect for brunch, these savory morsels are both satisfying and nutritious.

Ingredients

• Chayote - 2 medium-sized
• Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Smoked paprika - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
• Corn tortillas - 4 small
• Avocado - 1 medium, diced
• Tomato - 1 medium, diced
• Cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped
• Lime - 1, juiced

Steps

1. Preheat a skillet over medium heat and add 1 tablespoon of olive oil.
2. While the skillet heats, peel and slice the chayote into thin rounds.
3. Add the chayote slices to the skillet and sauté for about 10 minutes until tender.
4. Stir in the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
5. In a bowl, combine the diced avocado, tomato, cilantro, and lime juice to make the avocado salsa.
6. In a separate skillet, warm the corn tortillas over low heat for about 1-2 minutes on each side until pliable.
7. To assemble, place a portion of the sautéed chayote on each tortilla and top with the avocado salsa.
8. Serve warm and enjoy your Bocadillos de Chayote!

Nutrition

• Calories: 250
• Protein: 5 g
• Carbs: 35 g
• Fiber: 10 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 300 mg
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
• Water: 0.4 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in vitamins and minerals, particularly vitamin C and folate.
• High in fiber, promoting digestive health.

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