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Quick Stovetop Cajun Corn Maque Choux

We're serving up a colorful Louisiana classic, Quick Stovetop Cajun Corn Maque Choux. Imagine vibrant corn kernels, sautéed with a trinity of bell peppers, celery, and onions until they're singing in harmony with that fiery Cajun spice. This ain't just a side dish, it's a showstopper.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8 side servings
Calories: 128kcal
Author: Meiko Temple

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons avocado oil or neutral
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 oz. bag frozen corn
  • 1 medium onion chopped medium
  • 1 red bell pepper chopped medium
  • 2 celery stalks chopped medium
  • 1 jalapeno chopped medium
  • 5 garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup low-sodium chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon dry thyme
  • 1 tablespoon Cajun Seasoning (I use Savory Cajun Seasoning)
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 5 green onions sliced

Instructions

  • In a cast iron or heavy bottom skillet over medium heat, heat oil and melt the butter. Add the corn, onions, bell pepper, celery, and jalapeno. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, mix sugar, thyme, Cajun seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Season corn with half of the mixture and cook for 1 minute.
  • Add garlic and remaining seasoning mix. Cook for 30 seconds. Stir in chicken stock and cook for 8 minutes.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Serve hot, garnished with green onions.
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Nutrition

Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 229mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1135IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 21mg | Iron: 1mg

*Nutrition information is a rough estimate.

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