Okra Mediterranean-Style
Okra can be bought at Asian, Greek and West Indian food shops, as well as street markets and some large supermarkets.
Canned okra is also available and may be used in this recipe, but the flavour and texture will not be as good.
Ingredients
- 1 lb okra
- 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 large onion chopped
- 1 lb tomatoes skinned and quartered
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- salt and freshly ground black pepper
- coriander leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Heat the oil in a large saucepan, add onion and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add the okra to the pan, stir to coat well with the oil, then add the tomatoes, garlic and coriander. Stir well to mix, then season to taste.
- Bring to the boil, then lower the heat slightly, cover and simmer for 30 minutes until okra is tender. Serve garnished with coriander.
Calories: 192 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 2 g
Trans Fat: 1 g
Sodium: 15 mg
Potassium: 657 mg
Fiber: 6 g
Sugar: 6 g
Vitamin A: 1757 IU
Vitamin C: 44 mg
Calcium: 116 mg
Iron: 1 mg