Best Vegetarian Maque Choux Recipes

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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

MAQUE CHOUX - CAJUN



Maque Choux - Cajun image

Maque choux is a stewed vegetable side dish. This recipe also includes okra. Don't be afraid of it! For a vegetarian version, just omit the bacon and use vegetable oil as your fat and substitute water or vegetable stock for the chicken stock. Adapted from an Emeril Lagasse recipe.

Provided by LifeIsGood

Categories     Pork

Time 45m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 ounces bacon, chopped
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups yellow onions, chopped
2 teaspoons creole seasoning or 2 teaspoons Emeril's Original Essence
1 tablespoon garlic, minced
2 lbs okra, trimmed and cut crosswise into 1/2 inch slices
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme, chopped
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, to taste (use less (or more)
2 cups corn kernels (cut from 3-4 ears of corn)
1 cup chicken stock
2 cups ripe tomatoes, chopped or 2 large ripe tomatoes
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Heat a large, heavy pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook it until it is browned up and crispy, approximately 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon, with a slotted spoon, to a paper towel lined plate so it can drain.
  • Add butter and onions to the pot and cook until soft, approximately 5 minutes. Add the Creole seasoning and garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Increase the heat to med-high and then add the okra, bay leaf, thyme, black pepper and cayenne. Stir to combine. Cook, stirring frequently, until the okra is crisp tender, approximately 5 minutes. Add the corn and cook, stirring, for about 2 minutes. Add the chicken stock and cook for 7-8 minutes, stirring once and a while. Add the tomatoes and cook for 2 more minutes. Last, add the salt and reserved bacon, stir to combine and serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.1, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.3, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 585.8, Carbohydrate 32.4, Fiber 6.9, Sugar 4.7, Protein 9.8

VEGAN CORN MAQUE CHOUX



Vegan Corn Maque Choux image

Recipe posted by http://vegandad.blogspot.com that is simple, delicious, and healthy! For best taste use fresh corn off the cob but frozen will do as well (stay away from canned corn).

Provided by EmilyStrikesAgain

Categories     Soy/Tofu

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups cooked corn
1 tablespoon vegan sour cream
1 tablespoon plain soymilk
hot sauce (to taste)
green onion

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients together and top with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 362.1, Fat 4.5, SaturatedFat 0.7, Sodium 64, Carbohydrate 83.1, Fiber 9.4, Sugar 10.5, Protein 11.6

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