Mixed Vegetable Coo-Coo with Tomato Sauce |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Coo-coo traditionally hails from Barbados. It can be a side dish or an entrée with a tomato sauce. Ingredients:
cooking spray |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper |
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano |
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
1 large garlic clove, minced |
1/4 cup organic vegetable broth (such as swanson certified organic) |
1 teaspoon dark brown sugar |
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice |
2 cups canned crushed tomatoes, undrained |
2 cups cornmeal |
1 teaspoon kosher salt |
7 cups water |
2 cups frozen whole-kernel corn, thawed |
1 cup frozen cut okra, thawed |
2 tablespoons butter |
Directions:
1. To prepare sauce, heat a small saucepan over medium heat. Coat pan with cooking spray. Add onion and next 5 ingredients (through garlic) to pan; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in broth, sugar, allspice, and tomatoes. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
2. To prepare coo-coo, place cornmeal and 1 teaspoon salt in a large saucepan. Gradually add 7 cups water, stirring constantly with a whisk. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium, and cook 15 minutes, stirring frequently. Add corn and okra; cook 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Place butter in a small skillet over medium heat; cook 2 minutes or until browned. Add butter to coo-coo; stir well. Serve sauce over coo-coo.
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