Keto Chayote Gratin

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Caribbean

Keyword: easy side dish

Prep Time: 20

Cook Time: 40

Total Time: 1

Servings: Servings

Calories: 205kcal

Author: Angela Coleby

A low carb cheesy gratin made with chayote is a great alternative to potatoes.

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Ingredients

4 Chayote
1 onion peeled and chopped
3 cloves garlic peeled and finely chopped
½ cup cream, heavy whipping
1 cup Cheddar cheese grated
½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
2 tablespoons olive oil
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

Peel and cut chayote like a pear into quarters and core.
Cut into long thin slices.
Heat the olive oil in a frying pan on a medium heat and gently fry the onion and garlic for 2-3 minutes.
Add the chayote and fry for another further 5-8 minutes until the pieces are slightly golden.
Add the cream and cheese, stir until the cheese has melted. Season with the salt & pepper.
Spoon the mixture into a baking dish and bake at 180C/350F degrees for 40 minutes.

Notes

The net carbs will be the total carb count minus the fibre count. Carb count excludes sugar alcohols.

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