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Okra
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Bamia (Okra) with Tomatoes

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A Libyan dish filled with the taste of tomatoes, garlic and lemon.

  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 4-6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 3 cups fresh okra, left whole (tops trimmed off)
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 large tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 (6 oz) can tomato paste
  • juice of one lemon
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried dill
  • 1 tsp caraway

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil over medium heat in a large sauté pan.
  2. Add okra, toss to coat and cook for 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add chopped onion and garlic and cook for an additional 3 minutes, until onion starts to soften.
  4. Add tomatoes, tomato paste, lemon juice, sugar and spices and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. If mixture starts to look dry, add water a few tablespoons at a time.
  5. Serve hot over rice.
  • Author: Leah Koenig
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Side dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mizrahi