SteemKitchen Contest #3 | Cheap and Cheerful Chayote Tacos!

Happy Sunday my Steemian foodies!

Anyone in the mood for Taco’s?

I’m sharing a special Taco that many of you are not familiar with! But first, I want to give a huge shout of thanks to @thesteemkitchen for hosting the Cheap and Cheerful event! Such a wonderful community, full of excitement and lots of creative ideas to make delicious dishes. Thanks so much for the sponsorship @adsactly-witness! We wouldn’t be here without your support!

Now back to this Taco! The base for this taco is a Chayote Squash! Are you familiar with this squash?

I love to use this squash! Why you may ask?

Contains no cholesterol or unhealthy fats.
High in Vitamins, especially C! High in Potassium
High in Fiber
Low in Calories
Budget friendly! One Chayote cost me $.50 USD

This recipe is so easy to make and truly budget friendly! Costs less than $4.00 Steem to make for 2 people!

Cheap and Cheerful Chayote Taco’s

I used

Chayote Squash (2)
Fresh Lime Juice (or any citrus) (1 tbsp.)
Extra Virgin Olive Oil (1 tbsp.)
Sea Salt (1/2 tsp)
Pepper (1/4 tsp)
Corn Shells (qty 6)
Feta or Goat Cheese (1 tbsp.)

Refried Beans

Black Beans (1 ½ cup cooked)
Onion (1/4 chopped)
Cumin (1/2 tsp)
Chipotle Powder (1/4 tsp)
Chili Powder (1 tsp)

Guacamole

Avocado (1)
Fresh Tomato (1)
Onion (1/4 minced)
Cilantro (1tsp)
Garlic (1 clove)
Cumin (1/4 tsp)
Salt/Pepper to taste
Dash of fresh Lime juice

I began by peeling and chopping the beautiful Chayote Squash into cubes. Toss with Olive Oil, salt and pepper and place on your favorite baking sheet.

Bake the squash at 425 for about 25 minutes. Stir frequently. The squash will be slightly browned and fully cooked. Try one, they’re tasty! Now toss the chayote with the lime and lime zest and set aside.

While the squash was baking I tackled the guacamole. This way it had a few minutes to chill before needed. So quick and easy! Peel and chop the avocado and tomato, mince the onion and garlic. Combine all in a small bowl and add the seasoning, taste and add more if you wish! Refrigerate until you’re ready to assemble the tacos.

And finally…the Refried beans. I usually buy dry beans but I didn’t have time today. Making your own refried beans is so simple and they taste so much better. I sauted the spices and onion in a saucepan. When the onions are slightly translucent add the rinsed and drained beans. Sauté more and then mash the beans. I like to leave the beans a bit chunky! Feel free to add water if you feel the beans are too dry!