Chayote and Sausage Stew
Chayote squash, Italian sausage, and jalapeno peppers combine in this stew recipe for this unique and tasty stew.

Place a large saucepan over medium-high heat; cook the sausage in the skillet until browned; remove the sausage to a plate lined with paper towels.

Add the olive oil.

onion and garlic to the skillet; cook and stir until the onions are translucent 3 to 5 minutes.

Return the sausage to the pan along with the chayote squash and jalapeno peppers; cook and stir until the squash begins to soften 10 to 15 minutes.

Stir in the tomatoes black beans corn thyme and chili powder; season with salt and pepper.

Cook until completely heated through about 10 minutes more.