Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe
User Reviews
4.8
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
25 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
Description
The Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe centers on fresh okra simmered in a tomato-based sauce enriched with spices such as allspice, coriander, and paprika. The base of sautéed onions, garlic, and green chiles adds pungency and subtle heat. The okra is cooked until tender by first sautéing then simmering with crushed tomatoes and water, topped with tomato slices. A finish of lime juice brightens the dish, balancing the rich and slightly smoky notes from the spices.
The texture is tender with a lightly saucy consistency, making it a versatile vegetable side or main when paired with rice or pita bread for soaking up the flavors. The green chile contributes a mild spicy kick that complements the okra's earthiness.
This dish is practical for vegan meals and can be scaled easily. It stores well refrigerated for several days and can be reheated, adding a bit of water if needed to loosen the sauce before serving.
Ingredients
- extra virgin olive oil
- 1 onion chopped (1 cup chopped onion, small
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 2 green chile chopped, such as jalapeno
- 1 lb okra sliced into rounds (or small whole okra, trimmed, frozen or fresh, cut
- salt
- black pepper
- 1 tsp ground allspice
- ½ tsp Coriander
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 ½ cup crushed tomatoes
- ½ cup water
- 1 tomato sliced into rounds
- lime juice more to your liking, juice of ½ lime
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
- Serve this okra dish over Lebanese rice or with warm pita bread to complement the sauce and spices.
- Optionally, fry hot peppers in extra virgin olive oil to serve as a spicy side accompaniment.
- Cool leftovers before storing in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator; keep for 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat gently over medium heat, adding water if the sauce has thickened too much during storage.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.8
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