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Bamya – Egyptian Meat Okra | Vegetarian/Vegan Option

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PREP TIME

15 mins

COOK TIME

35 mins

COURSE

Savory Recipes ,

Vegetarian Recipes ,

Vegan Recipes ,

CUISINE

Middle Eastern Food Recipes

SERVINGS

4 servings

CALORIES

372 kcal

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 Tbsp

    olive oil
  • 1

    medium red onion roughly chopped
  • 1 Tbsp

    minced garlic
  • 1.5 cups

    okra fresh or frozen (thawed)
  • 1 Tbsp

    lemon juice
  • 1 lb

    stewing beef cooked (optional)
  • 500 ml

    tomato juice
  • 1 tsp

    cumin
  • 0.25 tsp

    black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp

    tomato paste
  • 1 tsp

    sugar

  • Salt to taste

INSTRUCTIONS

    1. In a medium sauce pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
    2. Saute the onion for 1 minute or until soft.
    3. Add the garlic and stir for 30 seconds.
    4. Stir in the okra and mix to combine.
    5. Add the lemon juice and mix well.
    6. Stir in the cooked beef and combine. (skip this for a vegetarian/vegan option).
    7. Stir in the tomato juice, cumin, black pepper, sugar, and tomato paste and mix to combine.
    8. Cover and let it cook for 10 minutes over low heat.
    9. Uncover and simmer for 20 minutes or until okra is completely cooked.
    10. Season with salt to taste and serve with Egyptian white rice and salad.

KEYWORD

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