Okra With Tomatoes

Okra is also known as lady’s finger and is a rich source of vitamins and minerals. It is believed to have originated in Ethiopia and is now widely used in various cuisines around the world.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 45 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Okra With Tomatoes

Cooking Method: Simmering, Stir-frying Cuisine: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern Courses: Lunch, Main Dish, Vegetarian Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 15 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 5 min Total Time 45 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Summer

Ingredients

Servings

• 250 gram Okra
• 400 gram Tomatoes
• 1 piece Onion
• 2 clove Garlic
• 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
• 1 teaspoon Paprika
• 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tablespoon Fresh Lemon Juice
• 2 tablespoon Fresh Parsley

Instructions

1. Wash the okra and trim the ends. Cut the okra into 1-inch pieces.
2. Dice the tomatoes, onion, and mince the garlic.
3. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic, sauté until fragrant.
4. Add the okra to the skillet and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5. Add the diced tomatoes, salt, ground cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Stir well.
6. Cover the skillet and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the okra is tender.
7. Remove from heat and stir in fresh lemon juice.
8. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 16g6%

Sugars 4g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.