Maque Choux

This is a traditional dish from Louisiana. It can be served as a side dish, or as a topping for blackened chicken or fish. Best of all, you can put it together in 30 minutes!

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  sweet onion, medium sized, chopped
• 1  green bell pepper, chopped
• 1  garlic clove, minced (I use a large clove, or 2 small ones!)
• 1  jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 2  tablespoons canola oil
• 4  cups fresh corn kernels, about 8 ears
• 2  tomatoes, chopped
• 2  teaspoons  creole seasoning

Directions

1. Saute the onion, bell pepper, garlic, and jalapeno pepper in hot oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat 10 minutes or until tender.
2. Stir in corn, tomatoes, and Creole seasoning; reduce heat to low.
3. Cover and cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.