Maque Choux Recipe

Name: Maque Choux
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ears sweet white or yellow corn, shucked and silk removed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed; 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced; 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and diced fresh tomato, or canned tomato (with juices); 1 (14-ounce) can red beans, kidney beans, or chili beans (for a bit more heat), drained and liquid reserved; Salt; Hot sauce

Servings: persons

2 ears sweet white or yellow corn, shucked and silk removed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed
1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 cup peeled, seeded, and diced fresh tomato, or canned tomato (with juices)
1 (14-ounce) can red beans, kidney beans, or chili beans (for a bit more heat), drained and liquid reserved
Salt
Hot sauce

1
Cut the corn kernels from the cob, being careful not to cut too close to the cob (where the kernels become dry and starchy).
2
Heat the oil and 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet to foaming.
3
Add the onion and cook for 23 minutes.
4
Then add the corn, jalapeno, and garlic and stir to mix.
5
Cook for about 3 more minutes, then add the tomato, beans, and 1/4 cup water or reserved bean liquid and season to taste with salt and a little hot sauce.
6
Stir and cook until heated through, then swirl in the remaining tablespoon of butter.
7
Keep the vegetables warm while cooking the chicken.

200

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ears sweet white or yellow corn, shucked and silk removed, or 1 1/2 cups frozen corn kernels, thawed, 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 medium yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Maque Choux falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Maque Choux

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