Maque Choux
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24 reviews
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Maque Choux is a creamy, spicy Cajun side dish made of corn, onions, red and green bell peppers, garlic, heavy cream, and Cajun spices. It is perfect for Mardi Gras or any time of year.
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Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 package 12 ounces frozen corn
- 1/2 sweet onion chopped
- 1/2 green bell pepper chopped
- 1/2 red bell pepper chopped
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- salt freshly-ground black pepper
- black pepper freshly-ground black pepper
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or half and half
- pinch cayenne pepper optional
Instructions
- In a large skillet heat oil over medium heat, add oil, onions and bell peppers.
- Cook until onion is clear. Stir in garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
- Add in corn. Season to taste with salt and pepper, and cayenne, if desired. Cook 1 to 2 minutes.
- Pour in cream or half and half, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until cream reduces and slightly thickens, about 5 minutes.
- Pour into a serving dish. Garnish with red and green bell peppers and onions.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
183kcal
(9%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
14g
(22%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Cholesterol
40mg
(13%)
Sodium
16mg
(1%)
Potassium
144mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
960IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
33.6mg
(37%)
Calcium
31mg
(3%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 183 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 183kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 14g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 40mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 16mg | 1% |
| Potassium | 144mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 960IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 33.6mg | 37% |
| Calcium | 31mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
24 reviews
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