Chayote - the perfect food for low carbers - Page 6

DEEDLYNN · 09-28-2008, 11:47 AM

another great use for chayote......saving some calories and carbs over the traditional recipe.

I made a chayote pumpkin pie this morning.

I took 3 chayotes and steamed them until fork tender. Then put them in the magic bullet to make them of applesauce consistency. (I didn't drain them and should have..will do next time and this forced me to alter my recipe a little.).

Then:

1/3 cup of pumpkin pie spice Davinci syrup
1 t. of vanilla extract (I used vanilla butter nut)
3 eggs
2 T of coconut flour (I had to add this because I didn't drain the squash)
cinnamon to taste

Mix all this together.

Then a crumb topping

1/2 c. of pecan meal (or nut meal of any kind or finely chopped nuts)
1 1/2 T of melted butter
3-4 packes of Splenda
1 capful of maple extract

Mix to a crumbled.

Scatter over top of the squash batter.

Back at 350 for 25 minutes.

This was really good. If you don't have DAVINCI SF Pumpkin Pie Syrup, I think it would work with the SF pancake syrup, or plain, probably even vanilla and then use pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg & cinnamon, etc. Doesn't seem that you could go wrong.

It was very very good.

Soobee · 09-28-2008, 01:34 PM

About how much chayote puree would you get from 3 chayotes? I'm trying to figure out the carb savings frome using pumpkin. By the way, souncs delicious. I am always interested in shaving carbs.

DEEDLYNN · 09-28-2008, 02:46 PM

As I figured it cup for cup it is about an 8 carb saving per cup.

Not sure how many cups are in 3...this was a off the top of my head recipe. LOL.

Soobee · 09-29-2008, 04:17 AM

Well, I would like to try it. I'll keep my eyes open for chayote.

Ressy · 09-29-2008, 05:00 AM

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ljguitar · 09-29-2008, 06:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soobee

About how much chayote puree would you get from 3 chayotes? I'm trying to figure out the carb savings frome using pumpkin. By the way, souncs delicious. I am always interested in shaving carbs.

[COLOR="DarkSlateGray"]Hi SooBee...
The USDA data base lists Chayote (raw) as 5.95g carb per cup, minus 2.2 fiber which is 3.75g net carbs per cup.[/COLOR]

Soobee · 09-29-2008, 07:21 AM

Thanks for the info, Larry. I think puree would be higher in carbs, because more would fit into a cup. But even doubling it, the chayote puree would be way less carbs than the pumpkin.

jacksmixedtape · 10-04-2008, 09:52 PM

I made some chayote apple chunks (just steamed them, covered, in a skillet for 10 minutes), and tossed 'em over peanut butter yogurt with a drizzle of raw honey. Definitely a good combo!

More pics and cooking instructions here.

LCCupcake · 10-05-2008, 08:25 AM

Lauren!

Ever since I saw this thread I have been on the hunt for this veggie and have not found it yet.

I'm going to check out a few Mexican grocery stores in hopes they might have them.

togee · 10-05-2008, 11:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DEEDLYNN

I wonder if you salt them and let them sit in a colander for a little while (like eggplant) if that would make a difference in the water content?

I just made the "potato pancakes" and were they ever good ! What I did to remove most of the water was after shredding in the processor, I dump them in a clean dishtowel and squeeze squeeze, twisting the towel tight in a ball.That's how I get water out of spinach too. I put in fridge for awhile and any extra leftover water collected in bowl and just poured out.My mix wasnt wet at all.

kaisergirl · 10-05-2008, 11:18 AM

Can't wait to make some of these. I bought 2 yesterday and some of the apple flavored sticks! Yay!

togee · 10-05-2008, 11:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LCCupcake

Lauren!

Ever since I saw this thread I have been on the hunt for this veggie and have not found it yet.

I'm going to check out a few Mexican grocery stores in hopes they might have them.

I'm in Charlotte NC and we have a chain called Compare Foods that caters to Mexicans and Latins.They have Cayotes this week 3/ $.99. Needless to say I'll be picking up a bunch.Also have a flea market that I may check out for them. I stopped by an Oriental market this week looking for Shirataki noodles, they said "HUH!".

I'd like to find somewhere to get them without ordering them online. Any ideas?

Laura in Arizona · 10-05-2008, 01:06 PM

Success in my first chayote experience. I bought some a while ago and they have been hanging out in the fridge waiting for me to find the time and energy. I made a combo recipe of Lauren's and Linda Sue's fried apples. After cooking the squash as Lauren said, I cooled then sauteed in butter, cinnamon, lemon juice, some sweetener and about half a packet of the 4c apple juice mix. When it tasted right I put that over some full fat yogurt. Yumm! Really worth doing some experimenting with. Thank you Lauren, Linda Sue and everyone else for their input.

Tryinghardtolose · 10-05-2008, 01:28 PM

My local Mexican grocery store had them for.....are you ready? For....4 for 99 cents this week!!!!! They were HUGE too! I bought 8 of them and have used 2 so far. How long do you think they will last?

Also, how do you know if they are "ripe" or not? Some were a darker green, than others. I just took a chance, but, there should be a stage where they are ripe, and better tasting.

Keep the recipes coming for these little gems! We're enjoying Linda Sue's Fried Apples soooooooooo much!!!

Laura in Arizona · 10-05-2008, 01:32 PM

I looked into growing my own (which I may try at some point) and it is my understanding they are harvested in the fall so the price should be getting better for everyone. I have no idea about the keeping qualities or ripeness issues. Hoping someone here does.

DEEDLYNN · 10-05-2008, 02:31 PM

I was experimenting again today because I wanted jelly. Checked out the SF jellies at the store. Still 5 carbs per serving....which for me...is too high.

So....

Here's the ingredients

1/2 c. chayote (steamed)
2-3 T. Any flavor SF Davinci syrup
3/4- 1 t. of guar gum.

Run the steamed chayote thru the magic bullet until applesauce like consistency.

Add all the syrup and 1/2 of the guar gum....run through again. Add the rest of the guar gum...run through again. (I'm always cautious with the guar gum).

Put in microwave and nuke at 1 minute intervals until it is the consistency of apple butter or pumpkin butter.

I put it on a floopsie....OMG...I thought I was having real fruit "butter" again. Pinch me!!!.

Dee

Buffy45 · 10-05-2008, 02:57 PM

Oh yum, thinking apple butter, I love it.

Lower55 · 10-05-2008, 05:14 PM

In the South, we call these mirlitons. There are some excellent recipes using this vegetable. My favorite is mirlitons stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Unfortunately, the recipe calls for breadcrumbs, so that eliminates the low carb-ness of them.

Kris T. · 10-05-2008, 05:29 PM

Going to make Lauren's new recipe 2nite!!

Kris T. · 10-05-2008, 07:57 PM

Ok-I'm back, and it was EXCELLENT! lauren has done it again. It's been a really rough weekend. I needed a little comfort food.

DEEDLYNN · 10-06-2008, 04:58 AM

Yesterday...
I also made carmel apple fried apples with chayote.
Basically I took 2 chayotes and steamed them. Then, took the diced chayotes with 1T of coconut oil in a pan. 1/3 c. of SF Davinci carmel syrup and cinnamon to taste. sprinkled a little guar gum on it. It was wonderful.

BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT,
This morning, I made a hot cereal that was really good too.
Took 1/3 c. of flaxmeal. Added hot water and mixed well, heated some of the carmel apples and mixed.
Very good breakfast. I always loved oatmeal and really miss it.

. But this was a great substitute and the answer to my

Gotta love the old chayote.

Dee

Soobee · 10-06-2008, 01:07 PM

Dee, you have inspired me. Tomorrow I go on the hunt for chayote.

SugarPop · 10-09-2008, 09:18 AM

Bumping.....to keep this thread active - for people posting all things chayote here.

B

Soobee · 10-09-2008, 12:30 PM

Found chayote at my local Asian market. I made the apple slices. What a kick! They taste so much like apples. I used Totally Light 2 Go Drink mix for the apple flavoring. I believe you could fool anyone with this stuff. I'm going to experiment with applesauce, apple butter, and apple cake. Thanks, Dee.

tomswife · 10-09-2008, 06:14 PM

Ok, I read most of this thread and couldn't find the answer. Are these known by a different name? Cause
A. I can't find them anywhere and
B. They are not listed on the induction list as acceptable.

Charski · 10-09-2008, 06:57 PM

Look at post #42 on page 2 - lots of names for this veggie!

BLUTTO66 · 10-09-2008, 07:02 PM

Sounds good to me

wantingtoloose · 10-10-2008, 10:14 AM

I wonder if they can be frozen for later use? Has anyone tried?

Soobee · 10-11-2008, 02:57 AM

I haven't tried, but I will for my next purchase. I am too busy eating the ones I got to freeze any. I'm thinking they would come out like cooked apples, but I'll check and see.

tinatina · 10-11-2008, 10:55 AM

I found these at walmart last night. I made LS fried apples then put an almond flour crust on it. O. M. G. It was delish and I am super stuffed right now. I only used 1/2 of one chayote. mmmmmmm delish

10-04-2008, 09:52 PM	#158
jacksmixedtape Major LCF Poster! Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: going to school in NC Posts: 1,310 Gallery: jacksmixedtape Stats: 160/140ish, 5'11" WOE: gluten-free whole foods Start Date: May 2007	I made some chayote apple chunks (just steamed them, covered, in a skillet for 10 minutes), and tossed 'em over peanut butter yogurt with a drizzle of raw honey. Definitely a good combo! More pics and cooking instructions here. __________________ ~Lauren "I've got a perfect body, but sometimes I forget. I've got a perfect body 'cause my eyelashes catch my sweat."

10-05-2008, 11:18 AM	#161
kaisergirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 68 Gallery: kaisergirl Stats: 152~176 (preg)~ 133~192 (preg)~146~130 5'4 WOE: Atkins/low cal Start Date: Jan. 2003	Can't wait to make some of these. I bought 2 yesterday and some of the apple flavored sticks! Yay! __________________ kaisergirl

10-05-2008, 01:06 PM	#163
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 99 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Paleo/Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	Success in my first chayote experience. I bought some a while ago and they have been hanging out in the fridge waiting for me to find the time and energy. I made a combo recipe of Lauren's and Linda Sue's fried apples. After cooking the squash as Lauren said, I cooled then sauteed in butter, cinnamon, lemon juice, some sweetener and about half a packet of the 4c apple juice mix. When it tasted right I put that over some full fat yogurt. Yumm! Really worth doing some experimenting with. Thank you Lauren, Linda Sue and everyone else for their input. __________________ Learn from Yesterday...Live for Today...Hope for Tomorrow 34 pounds gone, 28.5 to go

10-05-2008, 01:28 PM	#164
Tryinghardtolose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Ocoee, Fl. Posts: 116 Gallery: Tryinghardtolose Stats: 195/149.8/140 WOE: Atkins	My local Mexican grocery store had them for.....are you ready? For....4 for 99 cents this week!!!!! They were HUGE too! I bought 8 of them and have used 2 so far. How long do you think they will last? Also, how do you know if they are "ripe" or not? Some were a darker green, than others. I just took a chance, but, there should be a stage where they are ripe, and better tasting. Keep the recipes coming for these little gems! We're enjoying Linda Sue's Fried Apples soooooooooo much!!! __________________ I'm doing just as my name says....Trying hard to lose!

10-05-2008, 01:32 PM	#165
Laura in Arizona Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Arizona Posts: 99 Gallery: Laura in Arizona WOE: Paleo/Protein Power Start Date: June 6 2008	I looked into growing my own (which I may try at some point) and it is my understanding they are harvested in the fall so the price should be getting better for everyone. I have no idea about the keeping qualities or ripeness issues. Hoping someone here does. __________________ Learn from Yesterday...Live for Today...Hope for Tomorrow 34 pounds gone, 28.5 to go

09-28-2008, 11:47 AM	#151
DEEDLYNN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,175 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	another great use for chayote......saving some calories and carbs over the traditional recipe. I made a chayote pumpkin pie this morning. I took 3 chayotes and steamed them until fork tender. Then put them in the magic bullet to make them of applesauce consistency. (I didn't drain them and should have..will do next time and this forced me to alter my recipe a little.). Then: 1/3 cup of pumpkin pie spice Davinci syrup 1 t. of vanilla extract (I used vanilla butter nut) 3 eggs 2 T of coconut flour (I had to add this because I didn't drain the squash) cinnamon to taste Mix all this together. Then a crumb topping 1/2 c. of pecan meal (or nut meal of any kind or finely chopped nuts) 1 1/2 T of melted butter 3-4 packes of Splenda 1 capful of maple extract Mix to a crumbled. Scatter over top of the squash batter. Back at 350 for 25 minutes. This was really good. If you don't have DAVINCI SF Pumpkin Pie Syrup, I think it would work with the SF pancake syrup, or plain, probably even vanilla and then use pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg & cinnamon, etc. Doesn't seem that you could go wrong. It was very very good.

09-28-2008, 01:34 PM	#152
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	About how much chayote puree would you get from 3 chayotes? I'm trying to figure out the carb savings frome using pumpkin. By the way, souncs delicious. I am always interested in shaving carbs.

09-28-2008, 02:46 PM	#153
DEEDLYNN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,175 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	As I figured it cup for cup it is about an 8 carb saving per cup. Not sure how many cups are in 3...this was a off the top of my head recipe. LOL.

09-29-2008, 04:17 AM	#154
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Well, I would like to try it. I'll keep my eyes open for chayote.

09-29-2008, 05:00 AM	#155
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09-29-2008, 07:21 AM	#157
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Thanks for the info, Larry. I think puree would be higher in carbs, because more would fit into a cup. But even doubling it, the chayote puree would be way less carbs than the pumpkin.

10-05-2008, 08:25 AM	#159
LCCupcake Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 113 Gallery: LCCupcake Stats: At Goal: 123-125 lbs. WOE: LCish with Exercise	Lauren! Ever since I saw this thread I have been on the hunt for this veggie and have not found it yet. I'm going to check out a few Mexican grocery stores in hopes they might have them.

10-05-2008, 02:31 PM	#166
DEEDLYNN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,175 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	Chayote Preserves......OMG....do you miss jelly??? I was experimenting again today because I wanted jelly. Checked out the SF jellies at the store. Still 5 carbs per serving....which for me...is too high. So.... Here's the ingredients 1/2 c. chayote (steamed) 2-3 T. Any flavor SF Davinci syrup 3/4- 1 t. of guar gum. Run the steamed chayote thru the magic bullet until applesauce like consistency. Add all the syrup and 1/2 of the guar gum....run through again. Add the rest of the guar gum...run through again. (I'm always cautious with the guar gum). Put in microwave and nuke at 1 minute intervals until it is the consistency of apple butter or pumpkin butter. I put it on a floopsie....OMG...I thought I was having real fruit "butter" again. Pinch me!!!. Dee

10-05-2008, 02:57 PM	#167
Buffy45 Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Lewisville, TX USA Posts: 4,992 Gallery: Buffy45 Stats: Type 2 Diabetic as of 6/1/08 WOE: Fast 5 Start Date: 10/31/15	Oh yum, thinking apple butter, I love it. __________________ Buffy

10-05-2008, 05:14 PM	#168
Lower55 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 2 Gallery: Lower55 WOE: Metabolism Miracle Start Date: 9/25/09	In the South, we call these mirlitons. There are some excellent recipes using this vegetable. My favorite is mirlitons stuffed with shrimp and crabmeat. Unfortunately, the recipe calls for breadcrumbs, so that eliminates the low carb-ness of them.

10-05-2008, 05:29 PM	#169
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I've been everywhere, man Posts: 307 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: Was 140 now 106 currently WOE: Over the sink! Start Date: 2003	Going to make Lauren's new recipe 2nite!!

10-05-2008, 07:57 PM	#170
Kris T. Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: I've been everywhere, man Posts: 307 Gallery: Kris T. Stats: Was 140 now 106 currently WOE: Over the sink! Start Date: 2003	Ok-I'm back, and it was EXCELLENT! lauren has done it again. It's been a really rough weekend. I needed a little comfort food.

10-06-2008, 04:58 AM	#171
DEEDLYNN Major LCF Poster! Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 1,175 Gallery: DEEDLYNN	The endless possibilities Yesterday... I also made carmel apple fried apples with chayote. Basically I took 2 chayotes and steamed them. Then, took the diced chayotes with 1T of coconut oil in a pan. 1/3 c. of SF Davinci carmel syrup and cinnamon to taste. sprinkled a little guar gum on it. It was wonderful. BUTTTTTTTTTTTTT, This morning, I made a hot cereal that was really good too. Took 1/3 c. of flaxmeal. Added hot water and mixed well, heated some of the carmel apples and mixed. Very good breakfast. I always loved oatmeal and really miss it. . But this was a great substitute and the answer to my Gotta love the old chayote. Dee

10-06-2008, 01:07 PM	#172
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Dee, you have inspired me. Tomorrow I go on the hunt for chayote.

10-09-2008, 09:18 AM	#173
SugarPop Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Lexington, KY via New York Posts: 461 Gallery: SugarPop Stats: 225/143.0/125 (5'2") WOE: Atkins/ LowCarb	Bumping.....to keep this thread active - for people posting all things chayote here. B __________________ 225 220 215 200 195 190 185 180 175 170 165 163 160 155 150 140 135 133 130 125 "A ship in a harbor is safe, but that's not what ships are built for" Goal 1) 175 ~ Goal met 9/15/09 Goal 2) 163 - Overweight NOT Obese ~ Goal met 12/9/09 Goal 3) 150 ~ Goal met 3/25/10 Goal 4) 133 - No longer Overweight Goal 5) 125 - Long Term Goal

10-09-2008, 12:30 PM	#174
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	Found chayote at my local Asian market. I made the apple slices. What a kick! They taste so much like apples. I used Totally Light 2 Go Drink mix for the apple flavoring. I believe you could fool anyone with this stuff. I'm going to experiment with applesauce, apple butter, and apple cake. Thanks, Dee.

10-09-2008, 06:14 PM	#175
tomswife Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Elgin, Oregon Posts: 473 Gallery: tomswife Stats: 251/200/120 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 2008	Ok, I read most of this thread and couldn't find the answer. Are these known by a different name? Cause A. I can't find them anywhere and B. They are not listed on the induction list as acceptable. __________________ Broccoli may get stuck in your teeth But french fries get stuck on your ass.

10-09-2008, 06:57 PM	#176
Charski Gadget Gal Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 24,384 Gallery: Charski Start Date: May 2003	Look at post #42 on page 2 - lots of names for this veggie! __________________ It's easy to be miserable. Being happy takes more work. ~~from Ondine, the movie~~ Veni, vidi, velcro - I came, I saw, I stuck. I reject your reality and substitute my own! ~~ Adam on Mythbusters

10-09-2008, 07:02 PM	#177
BLUTTO66 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Byron, Illinois Posts: 74 Gallery: BLUTTO66 Stats: 425/319/285 WOE: Modified Low Carbs Start Date: Latest Restart -MAY 2ND 2008	Im on board Sounds good to me

10-10-2008, 10:14 AM	#178
wantingtoloose Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: SC. Posts: 93 Gallery: wantingtoloose Stats: 177/162/125 WOE: low carb Start Date: March 30 2004	I wonder if they can be frozen for later use? Has anyone tried? __________________ 02/27/08---170 03/27/08---167

10-11-2008, 02:57 AM	#179
Soobee Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 4,736 Gallery: Soobee WOE: Atkins Start Date: September 2000	I haven't tried, but I will for my next purchase. I am too busy eating the ones I got to freeze any. I'm thinking they would come out like cooked apples, but I'll check and see.

10-11-2008, 10:55 AM	#180
tinatina Senior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: WV Posts: 401 Gallery: tinatina Stats: 223/187/130 5ft3.5in WOE: South Beach Start Date: 2007	I found these at walmart last night. I made LS fried apples then put an almond flour crust on it. O. M. G. It was delish and I am super stuffed right now. I only used 1/2 of one chayote. mmmmmmm delish __________________ Tina

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