Interesting facts about chayotes

Chayote also known as mirliton squash, vegetable pear or chocho, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family Cucurbitaceae. It is a cucumber-like fruit that resembles an avocado or pear. The chayote fruit nowadays is usually treated as a vegetable and predominantly served in savory dishes. Chayote originated in Central America, where it was … Read more