VEGETARIAN MAQUE CHOUX

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This is a yummy Cajun smothered corn dish that is slightly spicy and crunchy. It is pronounced MOCK shoo.

Provided by Sharon123

Categories     Corn

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 medium of fresh ears of corn
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 small green sweet pepper, chopped (1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons butter or 2 tablespoons margarine
1 medium tomatoes, cut up
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • Remove the husks from corn; scrub with a stiff brush to remove silks.
  • Rinse.
  • Use a sharp knife to remove corn from cobs, cutting two-thirds of the way to the cob.
  • Scrape cobs with a dull edge of a knife.
  • (You should have about 4 cups.) In a 3-quart saucepan, cook onion and green pepper in butter or margarine about 5 minutes or until tender.
  • Stir in corn, tomato, salt, black pepper, and red pepper.
  • Cover and cook over low heat about 20 minutes or until corn is tender.
  • Season to taste.
  • Enjoy!
  • Makes 6 side-dish servings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 151.5, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 144.2, Carbohydrate 26.2, Fiber 4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 4.4

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