Middle Eastern Lamb and Okra Stew (Bamia Stew) Recipe

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Middle Eastern Lamb and Okra Stew (Bamia Stew)
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Directions:

  1. Trim the baby okras and wash in cold water and then place in a colander to drain.
  2. In a large saucepan, heat the oil or butter and add in the meat and brown on all side.
  3. Add the crushed garlic and chopped onions to the meat and saute till brown.
  4. Add in the chopped tomatoes, stirring in till the tomatoes are all broken down and soft, for about 10-15 minutes.
  5. Add in all the spices and salt and give it a good mix.
  6. Add enough water to cover the meat (about 7-8 cups) and stir to combine well.
  7. Add in the trimmed okras and bring to boil.
  8. Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low and simmer for 2 hours, until the meat is tender (the sauce will thicken as it cooks).
  9. Lastly, pour in the lemon juice and add in the chopped coriander and carefully stir once or twice (careful not to mash the okras) and gently simmer for another 5 minutes.
  10. Remove from heat and serve with rice.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 336.34 Kcal (1408 kJ)
Calories from fat 212.65 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.63g 36%
Cholesterol 44mg 15%
Sodium 62.19mg 3%
Potassium 852.88mg 18%
Total Carbs 17.09g 6%
Sugars 6.64g 27%
Dietary Fiber 4.97g 20%
Protein 15.03g 30%
Vitamin C 51.3mg 85%
Iron 2.6mg 15%
Calcium 118.2mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 95.18 Kcal (398 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.18 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.69g 36%
Cholesterol 12.45mg 15%
Sodium 17.6mg 3%
Potassium 241.36mg 18%
Total Carbs 4.84g 6%
Sugars 1.88g 27%
Dietary Fiber 1.41g 20%
Protein 4.25g 30%
Vitamin C 14.5mg 85%
Iron 0.7mg 15%
Calcium 33.4mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 7.9
    Points
  • 9
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • very low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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