Maque Choux

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Photo: Lee Harrelson; Styling: Melanie J. Clarke
Yield:
10 servings (serving size: 1/2 cup)
Lia Huber
September 2006
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

There are several theories about the name of this side dish (pronounced "mock shoe"). Some say it's derived from the Native American name for corn.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 5 cups fresh corn kernels (about 8 ears)
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped poblano pepper
  • 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Spice Mix
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 104
  • Caloriesfromfat 19%
  • Fat 2.2g
  • Satfat 0.9g
  • Monofat 0.6g
  • Polyfat 0.6g
  • Protein 3.7g
  • Carbohydrate 20.3g
  • Fiber 3.5g
  • Cholesterol 3mg
  • Iron 1.2mg
  • Sodium 258mg
  • Calcium 23mg

How to Make It

Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add corn, onion, and pepper; sauté for 10 minutes or until corn begins to brown. Add tomatoes, Cajun Spice Mix, salt, and broth; cook 20 minutes or until liquid almost evaporates, stirring occasionally.

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