Chayote Stir-Fry

I was at Whole Foods earlier this week trying to hunt down some Rhubarb... Whole Foods does a fantastic job of setting up their shelves and providing the consumer with information on each of the products they are offering.

Because of this beautiful display (see below) I noticed a funny looking veggie called a Chayote. It looked like a green bum. I mean look at this thing! So funny looking I had to buy it.

I also had some vermicelli noodles that I was dying to cook as well... so why not make a little stir fry with my green Chayote. It tastes pretty neutral - the texture is similar to an asian apple-pear, fresh, watery and crisp but light. 

Chayote Stir-Fry

Serves 1 person

• 1 Chayote chopped up
• 1/4 cup peppers - chopped
• 1/4 cup peas
• 1/4 cup broccoli
• 3 cloves diced garlic
• General Tsao's sauce from Trader Joes
• Vermicelli noodles - how ever many you want to eat
• 1 1/2 cups chicken stock

Steps:

1. Soak the noodles for either 10 minutes in cold water, or 2 minutes in hot water
2. Dice up and mix up your veggies and garlic, pop them into a frying pan and sautee those suckers for about 5 minutes
3. Add in your sauce and chicken stock, I like a lot of sauce so I added about half a jar
4. Sautee that all together for another 5 minutes
5. Add noodles, and cook for another 5 minutes or so
6. Plate and serve. Pretty simple yet tasty!