Honduran Chayotes in Creamy Green Onion Sauce
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Level Easy
Serving 6 to 8 servings
Prep 10 min
Cook 40 min
Total 50 min
Prep 10 min
Cook 40 min
Honduran Chayotes in Creamy Green Onion Sauce is a flavorful side dish or vegetarian main entrée. Chayote is actually a fruit but for culinary purposes it is often handled like a squash or a gourd. The white sauce is made with Honduran sour cream.

Honduran Chayotes in Creamy Green Onion Sauce delivers an exquisite taste experience that celebrates Honduran culinary traditions. This recipe from CARNATION® MILK showcases chayote and Honduras in a luscious honduran sauce. The dish is enriched with a blend of NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk and a touch of Honduran crema from the Honduran crema recipe, infusing each bite with a creamy and delightful texture that complements the tender chayotes.

Perfect for a summer lunch or dinner, this easy dish is ideal for those seeking a flavorful and unique entrée. The honduras sauce featured in this recipe brings together vibrant and appetizing flavors, ensuring every mouthful is unforgettable. Whether served as a vegetarian main course or as a side dish, the delightful taste and smooth consistency of this creamy sauce beautifully accentuate the chayotes, making it a splendid choice for any occasion.
Ingredients
Directions
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Step 1
Place chayotes in large saucepan; cover with water. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook until tender when pierced, about 40 to 45 minutes.
Step 2
Meanwhile, after 20 minutes of cooking chayotes, combine flour and 1/2 cup evaporated milk with wire whisk in small bowl until smooth. Warm remaining evaporated milk and broth in small saucepan over medium heat. Gradually stir in flour mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until sauce comes to a boil and thickens slightly. Reduce heat to low; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in crema, green onions, parsley. Season with salt and pepper, adding more to taste.
Step 3
Drain the chayotes; place on cutting board and remove seeds. Carefully cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place in serving bowl. Pour sauce over sliced chayotes; serve immediately.

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