Maque Choux

Submitted by breezermom

"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: 30mins
• Ingredients: 8
• 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.

Reviews

[lazyme]

Yum. I love Cajun food and this was an easy and delish side. Thanks for sharing, breezer. Made for WTTM tag.

 

[Studentchef]

This was so good! Really easy to make and I had all the fresh vegetables on hand. I have to agree that this is a real keeper.

 

[Lalaloula]

YUM!!!! This was my first time making and eating maque choux and I enjoyed both the ease of preparation as well as the wonderful fresh taste of the different veggies together. The spicing was perfect, too.<br/>THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing this great keeper with us, breezermom. Ill certainly make this again.<br/>Made and reviewed for Photo Tag Feburary 2012.

 

[nemokitty]

I used this as a side dish and it was delicious! I didn't have tomatoes so I used a can of diced tomatoes, drained. And it's healthy to boot. Love it! Made for 1-2-3 Zaar Hits Tag Game 2010.

 

[Starrynews]

Very nice veggie blend with a great kick from the seasoning and jalapeno. Thanks for sharing!