Low Carb Chayote Squash with Pork Recipe

Prep Time

5 minutes

Total Time

25 minutes

Yield

3
servings

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons oil (any Virta-friendly option of your choice)
  • 2 chayotes squash (peeled and sliced)
  • 6 oz pork loin (thinly sliced)
  • 1 plum tomato (cubed)
  • 1 yellow onion (sliced)
  • 1½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1½ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1½ cup chicken broth (or water)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

Nutrition Info Per Serving

Serving Size

2 fluid ounce

Carbohydrates

13
g

Protein

14
g

Fat

20
g

Calories

278

Sometimes you simply long for the traditional taste of chayote squash with pork. Thankfully, with our uncomplicated low carb chayote squash with pork, you can enjoy the mouthwatering taste of chayote squash with porks, all while maintaining your low-carb lifestyle! After you make this straightforward recipe for low carb chayote squash with pork with a few ingredients, you’ll be hooked.

Instructions

  1. Heat oil in a cooking pot, and saute the onion and tomato.
  2. Once the onion softens, add the pork slices. Add salt, pepper, garlic, and onion powder and mix together. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until pork is browned.
  3. Pour ½ cup chicken broth or water. Let boil. Continue to cook until the liquid evaporates (this will help tenderize the pork).
  4. Add the sliced chayote, and saute for about 3 minutes.
  5. Pour the remaining broth or water. Continue to cook until the liquid reduces based on your preference.
  6. Add salt and ground black pepper to taste. Transfer to a serving plate and serve!