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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size
Amount Per Serving
Calories306
% Daily Value
Total Fat 18g53%
Cholesterol 176mg
Sodium 364mg
 Dietary Fiber 3g4%
Prep Time
Cook Time
Total Time
Makes
Calories

10 min.

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Non-Dairy Corn Maque Choux

Maque Choux is a traditional Southern Louisiana creamy dish that works well with rice or by itself as a quick lunch or dinner.  

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 onion chopped
1 small red bell pepper chopped
1 bag of frozen corn kernels (12 oz.)
1/2 cup of lite coconut milk
1 teaspoon thyme leaves
1 teaspoon of minced sage leaves
1 teaspoon of your favorite hot sauce
2 green onions minced
4 tablespoons of minced parsley
1 small tomato diced
1/2 tablespoon of basil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions:

1Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add your bell pepper; cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Add corn; cook for 2-3 minutes. Add coconut milk and half of your hot sauce. Then go ahead and add all the other seasonings except parsley and basil. Simmer until thick for 5 mins. Add green onion, parsley, and basil. Serve hot with your steamed rice.

Cook's Tips:

If you want to incorporate some lean protein, try 1/2 cup of black beans or 4 oz. of crab meat/seafood. Nutritional info listed does not display the addition of these two ingredients.