Greek Okra Stew (Bamies)
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
40 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
387 kcal
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Cuisine
Greek
Greek Okra Stew (Bamies)
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This Okra Stew recipe is a traditional dish know as Bamies in the Greek culture. It's comforting, unique, and so yummy.
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Ingredients
- 30 pieces okra pods fresh, ends trimmed
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 onion large, diced
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 tsp red wine vinegar
- 3 potato quartered then halved
- 1/2 cup parsley fresh chopped
- 1 tsp chicken stock paste or vegetable stock paste
- 2 tomatoes cut into 1/6ths
- 1 tsp tomato paste
- 1/3 cup tomato sauce or passatta
- 2 cups water
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp sugar
- feta cheese vegan or regular feta; for serving
- olive oil
- salt
- bread
- pita
Instructions
- Soak the trimmed okra in a large bowl of water with a few big pinches of salt for 15 minutes while you prep the other ingredients.
- Once the okra has soaked, drain and set aside. Into a large pot on medium heat, add olive oil. Once the pan is hot, add onion and garlic and saute 3-5 minutes, until onions are translucent.
- Add okra that's been soaked and drained, the chopped potatoes, parsley and red wine vinegar. Stir and cook 8-10 minutes until the potatoes start to develop a bit of colour.
- Add vegetable or chicken stock paste, cook for a minute. Add fresh tomato wedges, stir and cook for 1 minute. Add tomato paste, cook for another minute.
- Add 1/3 cup pureed tomatoes or passata and stir to combine. Finally add salt, pepper, sugar and water and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce the heat to low, keeping at a simmer with the lid on the pot for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Check once and a while to make sure there is always water in the pot. You don’t want this to be a soup-like dish but you definitely want some extra liquid so you can enjoy that beautiful sauce with a slice of bread. If needed, add 1/2 cup more water. After 15-20 minutes, serve in bowls topped with feta and a drizzle of olive oil and a slice of bread to dip in.
Notes
- If you like this recipe you'll love our Fasolakia (Greek Green Bean Stew)
- Serve with our Fluffy Greek Pita Bread Recipe
- If you don't have chicken stock paste, use 2 cups chicken stock instead of water.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
387kcal
(19%)
Carbohydrates
33.2g
(11%)
Protein
5.3g
(11%)
Fat
28.6g
(44%)
Saturated Fat
4.1g
(21%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3.2g
(19%)
Monounsaturated Fat
20.1g
(101%)
Sodium
626mg
(26%)
Fiber
7.8g
(31%)
Sugar
7.4g
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 387 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 387kcal | 19% |
| Carbohydrates | 33.2g | 11% |
| Protein | 5.3g | 11% |
| Fat | 28.6g | 44% |
| Saturated Fat | 4.1g | 21% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2g | 19% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 20.1g | 101% |
| Sodium | 626mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 7.8g | 31% |
| Sugar | 7.4g | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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