Chayote Squash Side Dish

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 chayote squash , cut into 1/2-inch strips
• 1 clove garlic , minced
• 0.5 teaspoons salt , or as needed
• 0.5 teaspoons white sugar , or as needed
• 0.25 teaspoons red pepper flakes , Optional
• ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat olive oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir squash, garlic, salt, sugar, red pepper flakes, and black pepper in hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. 2

   Pour in vinegar; cook and stir until squash is slightly wilted but still firm and crunchy, 2 to 3 minutes.