Chayote squash is a vegetable that originates from Central America. It's packed with fiber, folate, and magnesium. Chayote is highly versatile: You can eat the entire plant, either raw or cooked.

The chayote, as it is called in many American supermarkets, is very popular throughout the Caribbean and Latin America. What is a chayote? A chayote (scientific name sechium edule) is a part of the ...

Mary Samuels recently wrote to ask about chayote squash and the best ways to prepare it. Chayote squash is a member of the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae. Though firmer than zucchini or summer squash, it ...