Rice With Chayote (Fritanga)

Chayote is a relative of squashes and has a gentle flavor. This is a classic dish in Guatemala.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  medium chayote, pared and cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1  medium onion, chopped
• 2  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 4  cups cooked rice
• 1  medium tomatoes, coarsely chopped
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1  dash pepper
•  snipped chives

Directions

1. Heat 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil in 12 inch skillet until hot. Cook and stir chayote over medium heat until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes; remove from heat.
2. Cook and stir onion and garlic in 1 tablespoon oil until onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in rice, cook and stir until hot, about 8 minutes. Stir in chayote, tomato, salt and pepper. Cook and stir until tomato is hot, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with chives.