Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe
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4.8
360 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Servings
4 people
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Calories
1118 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe
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Okra and tomatoes prepared Mediterranean-style with onions, garlic, hot peppers, warm spices and a splash of lime juice. This quick-cooked vegan okra stew is the perfect combination of savory, tangy, and just a little bit spicy. You can use 1 or 2 jalapenos, depending on how spicy you like your food. And if you need it a little more tangy, add more lime juice!
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Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped (1 cup chopped onion)
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 2 small green chiles such as jalapeno chopped
- 1 lb frozen or fresh cut okra sliced into rounds (or small whole okra, trimmed)
- salt and pepper
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp Coriander
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- 1 tomato sliced into rounds
- juice of ½ lime more to your liking
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet (or pan with a lid) over medium-high until shimmering but not smoking. Lower the heat to medium and add the onions, garlic and chopped jalapeno peppers. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes stirring regularly (do not let the garlic burn, if needed adjust heat).
- Add the okra and sautee for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-high heat.
- Season with kosher salt, black pepper and spices. Toss to coat.
- Add the crushed tomatoes and water. Stir to combine. Add the tomato slices on top. Bring to a boil, then turn the heat to low and cover most of the way (leave a little opening at the top). Let the okra simmer on low heat for 20 to 25 minutes or until the okra has softened. Uncover and add juice of ½ lime (more to your liking).
- Remove from heat and serve over rice or with warm pita bread.
Notes
- To serve: This is great as a vegan meal served on top of Lebanese rice or with a little bit of warm pita bread.
- Option: Fry some hot peppers in extra virgin olive oil to serve on the side.
- Storage: allow leftovers to cool before storing in tight-lid glass container in the fridge. It should keep well for 3 to 4 days. Warm over medium heat, adding a little water if needed.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
111.8kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
18.3g
(6%)
Protein
4.3g
(9%)
Fat
4.2g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
0.6g
(3%)
Sodium
132.3mg
(6%)
Potassium
707.2mg
(20%)
Fiber
6.2g
(25%)
Sugar
6.8g
(14%)
Vitamin A
1480.3IU
(30%)
Vitamin C
48.3mg
(54%)
Calcium
135.7mg
(14%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 1118 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 111.8kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 18.3g | 6% |
| Protein | 4.3g | 9% |
| Fat | 4.2g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.6g | 3% |
| Sodium | 132.3mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 707.2mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 6.2g | 25% |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 1480.3IU | 30% |
| Vitamin C | 48.3mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 135.7mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.8
360 reviews
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