MEXICAN SQUASH WITH YOGURT DIP

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Provided by Marcela Valladolid

Time 28m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

5 cups water
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound (about 4) chayote squash, seeded and cut lengthwise into 8 wedges
1 green bell pepper, roughly chopped to yield 1 cup
1/2 avocado, pitted
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 cup plain non-fat yogurt
1/4 cup low-fat mayonnaise
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan, bring the water and salt to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the squash and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Strain and set aside.
  • For the dip: In a food processor, blend the bell pepper, avocado, ground cumin, yogurt, and mayonnaise until smooth, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and let stand for 10 minutes to thicken.
  • Serve the dip with warm or room-temperature chayote squash.

Cyrus Doe
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks delicious!


Selemani Bendera
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Sammy Hansy
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Heather Azarvand
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook squash, and this recipe is a great addition to my repertoire.


Upul Priyantha
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This recipe is a keeper. I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Md Abrar Shak
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I served this dish with some grilled chicken and it was a perfect meal.


Agatha Ironside
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This dish is a great vegetarian option. It's packed with flavor and really satisfying.


Osman Gani
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I used Greek yogurt in the dip and it was perfect. The tanginess of the yogurt really complemented the squash.


Isaac Onyinyechi Gift
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I added some extra chili powder to give it a bit of a kick. It was delicious!


Ames
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This was a great way to use up some leftover squash. It was simple to make and very flavorful.


Emerson Mclennan
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. My family loved it!


Sharon Cole
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The squash was perfectly cooked and the yogurt dip was a great complement. I would highly recommend this recipe.


Khaled Khirat
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


GF GFR
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I'm not usually a fan of squash, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of spices and the creamy yogurt dip was irresistible.


Albert Sawyer
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This Mexican squash dish was a hit at our dinner party! The flavors were incredibly well-balanced, and the yogurt dip added a delightful tang.