Chayote Carpaccio

Nothing simpler and more delicious than a chayote carpaccio to kick off your day! Prepare it with just a simple list of ingredients that includes basil, chayote, alfalfa sprout, lemon juice, and olive oil. A low-calorie keto recipe that will make you fall in love with this healthy lifestyle!

This chayote carpaccio recipe contains 161 calories, making it perfect for a keto meal plan.
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Ingredients
4
Portions
  • 4 chayotes
  • salt
  • 1/2 cups basil, for the dressing
  • 1/2 cups peppermint, for the dressing
  • 1/4 cups lemon juice, for the dressing
  • 1/4 cups olive oil, for the dressing
  • 1/2 cups zucchini, thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon chile powder, for garnish
  • some alfalfa sprouts, for garnish
  • some edible flower, for garnish
Preparation
25 mins
15 mins
Easy
  • On a chopping board, peel chayotes and cut them into 0.1 inch-thick slices. Set aside.
  • In a pot with water, cook chayotes for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and drain. Set aside.
  • Combine basil, mint, lemon juice, and olive oil in a food processor and grind to a purée for 3 minutes. Set aside.
  • On a plate, arrange a bed of chayote slices and season with salt. Add basil, mint, and a bed of zucchini slices. Season with chile powder and garnish chayote carpaccio with alfalfa sprouts and edible flowers.

Nutritional information

* * Information per 100g serving, percent daily values based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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