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Mirliton is a type of squash that is often called chayote. This
gourd is part of the cucumber family, but it greatly resembles the
subtle flavor of yellow squash.
Ingredients:
- 4 large mirlitons, peeled, seeded and diced
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 tbsps butter
- 1 cup diced onions
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- ½ cup diced red bell peppers
- ½ cup diced green bell peppers
- 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
- ¼ cup minced garlic
- ¼ cup flour
- 2 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup frozen whole kernel corn
- 1 cup diced smoked sausage
- 1 small can chopped green chiles
- 1 cup diced yellow squash
- 1 cup diced zucchini
- 1 (15-ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can black-eyed peas, rinsed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) can lima beans, rinsed and drained
- 2 cups milk
- salt and cracked black pepper to taste
- shredded Cheddar cheese for garnish
- chopped bacon for garnish
Method:
Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Sauté
mirlitons, sweet potatoes, onions, bell peppers, green onions, jalapeños,
sausage and garlic 5 minutes or until vegetables are wilted. Sprinkle
with flour, and cook 2 minutes. Gradually add chicken stock, stirring
constantly. Stir in corn, chiles, yellow squash, zucchini, red beans,
black-eyed peas, lima beans and milk. Simmer 45 minutes, stirring
occasionally. Ladle into bowls, and garnish with cheese and bacon.
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