Bamia

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 20 Minutes

Ready In: 30 Minutes

Servings: 6

An Egyptian Stew to share with Vegetarians or Vegans. Serve with hot rice.

Ingredients:

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil

2/3 cup sliced white onion

2 teaspoons minced garlic

1 1/2 cups chopped fresh tomatoes

1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

2 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley

2 teaspoons coriander

1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper

1 pinch salt

1 1/2 lbs small okra pods (fresh)

Directions:

1. Heat oil in a medium sized heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Sauté onions for 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the okra.
5. Bring the mixture to a hard simmer and cook for 5 minutes-stirring often.
6. Trim the okra and slice into 1/2 inch rounds and stir in.
7. Simmer for 10 minutes-serve hot over rice.

By RecipeOfHealth.com