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chayote

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cha·yo·te  (chä-yt, -t)
n. In both senses also called christophene; also called regionally mirliton.
1. A tropical American perennial herbaceous vine (Sechium edule) having tendrils, tuberous roots, and a green, pear-shaped fruit cooked as a vegetable.
2. The fruit of this plant.

[Spanish, from Nahuatl chayotli.]

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From Chayote and Chile Poblano Soup; Green Salad with Jicama, Manco, and Cucumber; and Chicken with Tomatillo Cilantro Salsa; to Beef in Avocado Salsa; Cauliflower with Spicy Tomatoes; and Amaranth Water, "Mexican Light" is an ideal and highly recommended culinary resource for diet conscious kitchen cooks wanting their friends and family to eat healthy while eating Mexican.
From Chayote and Chile Poblano Soup; Green Salad with Jicama, Manco, and Cucumber; and Chicken with Tomatillo Cilantro Salsa; to Beef in Avocado Salsa; Cauliflower with Spicy Tomatoes; and Amaranth Water, "Mexican Light" is an ideal and highly recommended culinary resource for diet conscious kitchen cooks wanting their friends and family to eat healthy while eating Mexican.
3 1/2 pounds chicken, with giblets 2 carrots, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 1 white onion, peeled and quartered 1 chayote squash, halved 1 head garlic, halved 1 small bunch parsley 1 small bunch cilantro 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
 
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