Recipe

Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn

Name: Garlicky Summer Squash and Fresh Corn
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 chayote squash, cut into 1/2-inch strips; 1 clove garlic, minced; ½ teaspoon salt, or as needed; ½ teaspoon white sugar, or as needed; ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (Optional); ground black pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

This chayote recipe is a simple, elegant, and easy side dish made from an inexpensive squash. Paired with chicken or fish, it rounds out a weeknight supper.

Prep 15mCook 5mTotal 20mServes 2

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Instructions

1
Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
2
Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.

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