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Chayote & Black-Eyed Pea Relish

Chayote & Black-Eyed Pea Relish comes together with Chayote Fruit, Black Eyed Peas, Garlic, Serrano Chile, and Fresh Cilantro. Serves 6. Save it, add the ingredients to your shopping list, and cook it tonight.

Ingredients

• 1
• 1 cup
• 1
• 1
• 2 tsp
• 4 tbsp
• 2
• 1/4 cup
• 2 tsp
• 2 tsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Peel the chayote, cut in half, and remove the seed with a knife.

2. 2

   Cut into 1/4-inch dice and place in a mixing bowl.

3. 3

   Combine with the remaining ingredients.

4. 4

   Let sit for at least 1 hour.

5. 5

   Before serving, check the seasonings and adjust if necessary.

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   Chef's Notes: Stephan Pyles, the owner and chef of one of Dallas' hottest restaurants, Star Canyon, tells us: "Chayote, a green squash about the same shape and size as a large pear, was a staple of the Aztecs and Mayans, and it is still used extensively in Mexican and South

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   American cooking. In Louisiana and Florida, the chayote is known as

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   NOTES: This relish goes nicely with grilled chicken or fish.