I decided to try this chayote squash in a gratin dish. Even though it isn’t on my list of low carb vegetables, I knew that most veggies in the squash family do qualify. So why not give it a try?

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You could describe Chayote Squash as a pear-shaped vegetable with thin skin and a succulent, almost fleshy consistency.

Chayote are sold in West Indian shops in the UK. Avoid soft or wrinkled fruit. Treat chayote as a vegetable similar to a courgette. They have a watery texture and delicate flavour, but are often ...