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Chayote-black-eyed Pea Relish

Chayote-black-eyed Pea Relish is a beans condiments salsas recipe made with Sm Chayote Fruit, Black Eyed Peas, Sm Garlic, Serrano Chile Seeded And Minced, and Fresh Cilantro. Serves 6. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

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. Before serving, check the seasonings and adjust if necessary. Makes about 2 cups of relish.

5. 5

   "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 American cooking.

6. 6

   Recipe By: Stephan Pyles in __The New Texas