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Maque Choux Recipe
14 ingredients
1 hr
4 to 6 servings
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This maque choux recipe is a classic Cajun version of succotash, brimming with fresh summer corn and vegetables.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
427
Calories
11g
Protein
25g
Fat
47g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 13 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Corn | 1/2 cup kernels (82g) | 77 |
| Cream | 1 tbsp (15ml) heavy | 51 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Okra | 1 cup (100g) | 33 |
| Bell Pepper | 1 medium (119g) | 31 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Thyme | 1 tsp dried (1.4g) | 4 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 4 ounces bacon, medium dice (about 3/4 cup)
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/2 pound fresh okra, ends and stems removed and cut into 1/4-inch-thick coins
- 1 medium red bell pepper,
- seeded, and medium dice
- 1 medium yellow onion, small dice
- 1 medium garlic clove, finely chopped
- 1 jalapeño pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped
- 1 1/2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh thyme leaves
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- Kosher salt
- 3 cups fresh corn kernels (from about 5 medium ears)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 medium scallions, thinly sliced (white and light green parts only)
Directions
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By chow ·
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