Chayote (Militon in Kreyol) is one of the simplest yet versatile vegetables around. You’ve probably seen them on the shelf without ever knowing how to use them. The fruits have a mild flavor and are eaten raw or cooked as a vegetable. Young, unripe fruits are eaten in salads. In Central American countries, cooked slices of chayote are commonly served as a side dish and often used in soups and stews. This versatile fruit can be mashed, fried, baked, preserves in vinegar, or marinated with lime juice. The seeds, which have a nutty flavor, are also edible and sometimes consumed as a vegetable. Young shoots can be eaten like asparagus, and the leaves are often prepared like spinach. In Thailand, the young shoots and leaves are used in preparation of soups and stir-fries. The large, starchy roots, which can eat up to 22 lbs, are used like cassava or potatoes and eaten boiled, fried or roasted. Chayote is a great source for vitamin c and fiber and are very low in calories. ・・・ #growninhaiti #chayote #vine #foodforest #agroforestry #edible #versatile #nogmos #nopesricides #noherbicides #flower #vegetable #organic #haiti #ayiti #militon #growth https://www.instagram.com/p/BtmmX77DvNW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dqexuf2557l1
