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Bamya bi Zeit (Okra in Tomato Sauce)

A delicious Middle Eastern dish made with okra and tomato sauce.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 500 g Okra fresh or frozen
  • 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
  • 1 large Onion chopped
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 400 g Tomatoes chopped or canned
  • 1 cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper or to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice freshly squeezed

Instructions 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
  3. Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they start to break down.
  5. Add okra, water, salt, black pepper, ground coriander, and ground cumin. Stir well.
  6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 30-40 minutes until okra is tender.
  7. Stir in lemon juice before serving.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Okra, Tomato Sauce, Vegetarian
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