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Chayote or Sicyos edulis (previously placed in the obsolete genus Sechium), also known as christophine, mirliton and choko, is an edible plant belonging to the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae.
The mirliton is a member of the cucurbit squash family, and is the fruit of a heavy, hearty vine that loves to climb. It’s unique: rather than plant seeds, you plunk the entire vegetable in the ground since vines won’t sprout without the flesh – in fact new plants will sometimes begin to grow directly from the vegetables while they’re ...
Stuffed mirlitons are special and unique enough for a main dish. Delicious mirlitons are available in the fall months and deserve a spot on your Thanksgiving table alongside the other family favorite side dishes.
Also known as the “vegetable pear,” the mirliton is actually a member of the gourd family. In New Orleans, they are often served pickled, stuffed with shrimp, or fried, and sometimes raw in salads. Autumn is when you’ll find them at the farmers market, or sold at roadside produce stands.
It’s also known as mirliton squash or chocho. Chayote is loaded with an array of nutrients and antioxidant compounds that provide many potential health benefits. Here are 10 impressive health ...
With its mild, slightly sweet flavor and crunchy texture, mirliton is a popular ingredient in many dishes around the world! From soups and stews to casseroles and salads, here are some of the best recipes for mirliton that are sure to please even the pickiest eaters.
Mirliton.org identifies traditional heirloom mirliton varieties that have been grown for over 180 years in Louisiana and links together seed-sellers and buyers. The organization also collects and disseminates information on cultivating mirlitons and international culinary uses.
Mirliton (chayote squash) makes a wonderful dressing with ham, shrimp, and bread crumbs. It's very popular here in Louisiana around the holidays.
Chayote (Sechium edule), also known as mirliton, chocho, and vegetable pear, is a type of fruit belonging to the Cucurbitaceae plant family, which also includes pumpkins, melons, and cucumbers.
Mirliton, [MEL-ee-tawn], [MER-lee-tawn], or [MEEL-ee-tawn] in Louisiana, [MEER-lee-tawn] in French, is a south Louisiana staple. The squash, called chayote [chah·YOH·teh] in Spanish, is native to Mesoamerica. This old world plant has documented roots in Louisiana dated in the mid-1800s.