Wash the chayote thoroughly
Peel it if desired
Cut it in half lengthwise
Remove the seed if present
Slice, dice, or grate it
Eat it raw in salads or slaws
Steam it until tender
Boil it until soft
Sauté it with oil, garlic, and seasoning
Roast it in the oven
Add it to soups, stews, or stir-fries
Stuff and bake it
Mash it like a vegetable side dish
Pickle it
Eat the flesh and skin if the skin is tender
Avoid eating the seed raw if it is hard