Grandmere'S Maque Choux
Grandmere's Maque Choux is a flavorful, sweet corn dish with bell peppers and tomatoes, perfect for a comforting side that highlights fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut kernels from the corn cobs twice if small; three times if large, then slightly scrape the cob.
- Barely heat cooking oil in a 2-quart pot. Add chopped onion and bell pepper and cook over low heat until the onion is clear, about 15 to 20 minutes.
- Stir occasionally during cooking.
- Add salt to the corn, then add the corn to the onion and bell pepper mixture.
- Stir often to avoid scorching.
- Cook until the kernels are clear.
- Add pepper and chopped tomatoes.
- Cover the mixture when it starts to bubble around the edges, reduce heat to low, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
365
kcal
18% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Under 400 cal
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).