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Chayote and Egg Stir-fry in a blue bowl.
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Chayote and Egg Stir-fry

Chayote and Egg Stir Fry is a delicious, nutritious Filipino dish that is budget-friendly and easy to prepare. It's perfect for hectic weeknights when you want a tasty meal in under thirty minutes.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Entree, Side Dish
Cuisine: Asian
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 132kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 6 eggs, well beaten
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 4 chayote, peeled and cut into ¼ inch strips
  • 1 packet (8 gms) Maggi Magic Sarap
  • pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a wide pan, heat about 1 tablespoon of oil. Add beaten eggs and cook, stirring occasionally, until set but still slightly wet. 
  • Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan. Add onions and cook until softened. Add garlic and cook until softened.
  • Add sayote and stir to distribute. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender-crisp. 
  • Season with Magic Sarap and pepper. Stir to distribute.
  • Add the scrambled eggs, breaking them apart as desired.

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Notes

  • All parts of the chayote are edible! You can leave the skin on and include the seed if you like.
  • Cook the eggs until set but still slightly wet, as they will continue to cook when returned to the pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 132kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 164mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 252IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg