Maque Choux
Make lots! This is a great Cajun side dish that can be blended with left over dishes for days to come.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp bacon grease (or vegetable oil)
- 1 Large yellow onion, chopped
- 3-5 Garlic cloves, minced
- 1-2 Jalapeño peppers
- 1 Red bell pepper, diced
- 1 can Rotel tomatoes, drained
- 1 can Black beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 small bag Corn, frozen or two cans, drained
- 4 oz Sour cream (or heavy cream)
- 6-8 Green onions
- 1/2 cup Cilantro
- 6-8 Okra pods, sliced
Instructions
- Sauté yellow onion in bacon grease or oil for 5 min until translucent.
- Add finely-diced jalapeño and garlic and sauté for about 5 min until onion browns without burning.
- Add the red bell pepper and sauté until soft. Add beans and tomatoes.
- Finally, add the corn and continue to stir over medium heat until heated through.
- Off the heat, stir in half a cup of sour cream (or heavy cream). Top with cilantro leaves and sliced green onions and okra.
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