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Home » Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs #FreakyFruitsFriday

Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs #FreakyFruitsFriday

Oct 11, 2019 · 8 Comments

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Serve this delicate mild-tasting squash side dish with your next dinner. Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs is an easy dish to prepare and is delicious to eat.

Roasted Chayote with Herbs - pin

 

I received complimentary product from Melissa’s Produce to aid in the creation of the #FreakyFruitsFriday recipes. All opinions are mine alone. #ad #sponsored #MelissasProduce

This is the second Friday for our #FreakyFruitsFriday event hosted by Camilla of Culinary Adventures with Camilla and sponsored by Melissa’s Produce.  I had only heard of a few of the fruits that were sent to me and the others had me doing some research to see what they were all about.  The Freaky Fruits really aren’t freaky as much as they are very cool-looking fruits.  

Melissa's Produce box of freaky fruits

 

In our boxes we received Kiwano Melons, Passion Fruits, Cherimoya, Rambutans, Dragonfruits, Pomegranates, Strawberry Papayas, Blood Oranges, and Chayote Squash.  How many of them have you heard of or tried?

Next Friday will be our last freaky fruit Friday but we will be sharing our recipes using the freaky fruits today and next week. At the end of this post, you will find the recipes linked up today for the event.  They are GOOD! You can also search the #FreakyFruitsFriday hashtag on social media.  Also, be sure to follow the #FreakyFruitsFriday Pinterest board.

For this recipe, I used the Chayote Squash that was sent and added a few other ingredients to turn it into a side dish.  This squash is considered a fruit (like the tomato) and it’s light green color with the mild cucumber taste makes it perfect to roast in the oven.  It does take longer to roast than other squashes I have cooked. 

chayote squash from Melissa's Produce
Image from Melissa’s Produce website

 

You can eat all of the chayote, the skin and seeds included.  It can be eaten raw, used in soups, or roast it as I did.  The squash takes on the flavorings used with it, which makes it a perfect food to cook with. 

Tips to Make this Recipe:

Dice the chayote squash into about  1-inch pieces and place on a baking sheet with the onions, herbs and seasonings. Then drizzle the olive oil and toss gently to coat.  Roast in oven till tender, about 40-45 min.  Serve!

Chayote Squash and onions on sheet pan ready to roast

 

Try chayote squash next time you're wanting to jazz up a side dish.
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Chayote roasted with herbs

Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs

Serve this delicate mild-tasting squash side dish with your next dinner. Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs is an easy dish to prepare and is delicious to eat.
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Ingredients

  • 1 chayote squash
  • 1/2 small onion, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme
  • 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 - 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Cut chayote squash into about one inch pieces. No need to peel or remove seeds. You can eat the entire fruit.
  • Place squash on baking sheet with the onions and the herbs. Season with a little salt and pepper. Drizzle olive oil over the mixture and toss gently to coat everything.
  • Roast in oven for about 40-45 minutes or until tender.
    Serve immediately.

 

Chayote roasted with herbs

 

#FreakyFruitsFriday Recipes for October 11, 2019

 

  • Asian Strawberry Papaya Salad by Frugal & Fit
  • Blood Orange Chicken Red Peppers and Spinach by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
  • Blood Orange, Pomegranate, and Avocado Salad by Kate’s Recipe Box
  • Chayote Squash-Apple Crisp by Kelly Lynn’s Sweets and Treats
  • Chayote with Roasted Tomatoes and Chile by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
  • Dragonfruit and Pomegranate Mojito by Hezzi-d’s Books and Cooks
  • Dragonfruit-Vanilla Bean Layer Cake by Culinary Adventures with Camilla
  • Easy Passion Fruit Whip by A Day in the Life on the Farm
  • Roasted Chayote Squash with Herbs by Blogghetti
  • Super Green Smoothie with Tropical Fruit by Simple and Savory
  • Vegan Coconut Lime Trifles with Tropical Fruit Salad by The Baking Fairy
  • Yogurt Panna Cotta by Cooking with Carlee

October 18th is the last Freaky Fruits event!

 

Enjoy!

 

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  1. Wendy Klik says

    October 11, 2019 at 4:50 PM

    I Love roasted vegetables and I don’ t see why this squash would be any different.

    Reply
  2. Hezzi-D says

    October 11, 2019 at 8:41 PM

    I need to try roasting this squash, it sounds great!

    Reply
  3. Cindy says

    October 12, 2019 at 9:22 AM

    What a great side dish idea. I love that you roasted this squash and didn’t boil it.

    Reply
  4. Carlee says

    October 13, 2019 at 9:55 AM

    I really like chayote, so this looks absolutely fabulous to me! I need to see if I can grow some in our garden next year.

    Reply
  5. Valentina | The Baking Fairy says

    October 13, 2019 at 10:15 PM

    5 stars
    This sounds like a delicious way to enjoy chayote squash. I am loving all those golden brown, caramelized bits!

    Reply
  6. Mother of 3 says

    October 21, 2019 at 5:44 AM

    I had only heard of 4 of the fruits you received. Sounds like an interesting assortment and since I have yet to find a squash I don’t like I bet I’d love this dish.

    Reply
  7. Linda Putnam says

    January 18, 2023 at 12:40 PM

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this! Ty!

    Reply
    • Lisa says

      January 18, 2023 at 7:02 PM

      You’re most welcome

      Reply

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