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Chayote/ChoCho Casserole

Chayote casserole is a perfect vegan casserole made from rich flavors, simple ingredients, and a highly creamy, cheesy, plant-based, and vegan sauce.
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Course: Entrée, Main Course
Cuisine: Caribbean
Keyword: chayote casserole, chocho casserole
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 290kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

For The Chayote

Vegan Cheese Sauce

  • 2 cups raw cashews rinsed
  • 3 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 cup red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch or arrowroot
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • In a saucepan, heat oil. Add chopped onions and cook for about 2 to 3 minutes until they are soft.
  • Add minced garlic and cook for a minute.
  • Add sliced chayote, salt, and vegetable broth.
  • Cover the chayote and let it simmer for about 10-15 minutes or until the chayote is tender.
  • Meanwhile, in a blender, add rinsed cashew nuts, bell pepper, water, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and cornstarch.
  • Blend at high speed until it forms a smoothie-like consistency.
  • Once the chayote is tender and the water is almost evaporated, place the cooked chayote in a 9-inch baking dish.
  • Layer it with vegan cheese sauce on top and place it in a preheated oven for 40 minutes at 400-degree F.
  • Remove from the oven and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 12g | Sodium: 772mg | Potassium: 408mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 431IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 3mg