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Market Guide to Squash Varieties: Chayote Squash

Description

You should peel a chayote before cooking it, but don't take the seed out--they’re edible and tasty.  Cooked chayotes make good low-fat substitutes for avocados.

Color

Looks like a wrinkled pale green pear.

Taste

Very mild squash flavor.

Selecting

Select those that are firm and solid.

Storing

Store in the refrigerator in a plastic bag for up to a week. Also can be sliced, blanched and frozen.

Season

summer

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