Corn and Okra Maque Choux

The Ingredients

1/2 white onion

1 tomato

16 oz. bag cut frozen okra

1 can of corn

1 red pepper 

2 chicken sausages

1 tbsp olive oil

paprika

cayenne pepper

saffron

salt

pepper

I had purchased some frozen okra on a whim because it was on sale at one of my favorite supermarkets. Then, I realized that I had very little ideas of what to do with it. I looked up some "southern" recipes because I knew okra was frequently used in that type of cuisine. That's when I encountered maque choux and was very intrigued by it. The recipe below is my take on a recipe I saw online- sans butter, and with a healthier sausage alternative. 

Thaw the okra and set aside. Dice the red pepper and also set aside into a bowl. Dice the white onion and put into a pan with enough olive oil to coat the bottom. Throw in the tomato and red pepper and let cook for a few minutes until the tomato is juicy and onions caramelized. The pepper should also look like it has softened up. Chop the sausages into 6-8 pieces and add into the mix. I used a roasted garlic, all-natural chicken sausage. Add the corn and okra. Season with salt, pepper, and spices to taste. BAM! (In the words of Emeril Lagasse)

Enjoy!