Maque Choux(Smothered Corn) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 medium ears fresh corn
1/2 c. chopped green pepper
1 medium tomato, cut up
1/4 tsp. red pepper, ground
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 c.)
2 Tbsp. margarine
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Preparation

Remove corn from cob, cutting 2/3 of the way to the cob. Scrape the cob with the dull edge of a knife.
You should have 4 cups corn mixture. Set aside.
In a 3-quart saucepan, over medium heat, cook onion and green pepper in margarine about 5 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Stir in corn, tomato, salt and red and black peppers.
Reduce heat to low. Cover and cook 20 minutes or until corn is tender.