Vegetable originating in South America, the chayote (Sechium edule) is known in Italy by several names: centenary courgette, thorny courgette, spiny potato, spiny eggplant, American aubergine, patanzana, wolf tongue.

Italy there centennial courgette it has several uses, it is used both for savory preparations and for the preparation of sweets, jams and candied fruit. It is therefore a very versatile vegetable that satisfies all palates. Alla centennial courgette many beneficial properties are recognized: it is rich in vitamins, mineral salts and folic acid.

We begin our preparation by peeling the centenary courgettes and cutting them into pieces. We also finely cut the blonde onions.

We transfer the zucchini and the onions inside the saucepan Magic Cooker Aria.

Let's add thetomato extract and the vegetable broth taking care to leave some in case it is necessary to add more liquid during cooking.

We regulate of salt, we cover with the Magic Cooker lid and over medium heat we cook for 15 minutes. We check the cooking and the amount of liquid in the saucepan and if necessary add a little more vegetable broth. We lower the heat and bring to complete cooking for another 5 minutes. Let it rest with the fire off for 10 minutes.

Before serving we add a round of extra virgin olive oil.

We decorate as desired with the parsley or with a few leaves of aromatic herbs. Great to enjoy with a slice of homemade bread!