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Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe

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!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 1118 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Mediterranean

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

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  1. 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).
  2. Add the okra and sautee for 5 to 7 minutes over medium-high heat.
  3. Season with kosher salt, black pepper and spices. Toss to coat.
  4. 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).
  5. 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

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

% 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.