Name: Stewed Corn and Tomatoes with Okra
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total time: 1 1/4 hours
Yield: Makes 6 servings
Ingredients: 6 scallions, chopped; 1 fresh jalapeño, finely chopped, with seeds; 1 large green bell pepper, coarsely chopped; 3 tablespoons unsalted butter; 1 pound tomatoes, coarsely chopped; 3 cups corn (from 5 to 6 ears); 1/2 pound small fresh okra, trimmed, keeping stem end intact

Stewed Corn and Tomatoes with OkraMikkel Vang

If you haven't had maque choux — corn and tomatoes stewed together — you're really in for a treat. In this favorite Cajun dish, the corn gains a lush, savory sauciness, while the tomato benefits from the kernels' gentle chew. Here, okra is added and cooked just until tender, bringing its own unique texture to the mix.

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