Macque Choux

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil
• 1 small onion, diced
• 1/2 medium small bell pepper, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 ears corn, kernels cut from cob
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 medium tomato, chopped
• 3 scallions, sliced
• 1/2 tsp. finely chopped fresh thyme (1/4 tsp. dried)
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat.
2. Cook onion until starting to soften, about 2 minutes. Add bell pepper and garlic and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes.
3. Add corn kernels and water and cook, stirring, about 5 minutes.
4. Remove from heat and stir in tomato, scallions, thyme, paprika, salt, and cayenne.