Greek Okra Stew Recipe (Bamies Latheres)
This traditional Greek Okra Stew Recipe (Bamies Latheres) is comprised of okra, potatoes, carrots and onions stewed in an aromatic, herby tomato sauce. This delicious dish is healthy, naturally vegan, and gluten free too.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1 onion
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 medium potatoes
- 1 cup tomato sauce
- 340 grams okra frozen, (20 oz)
- 3 cups water
- 2 tablespoons dill chopped
- 2 tablespoons parsley chopped
- 2 tablespoons mint chopped
- 1 tablespoon salt
- pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the vegetables by chopping the onion, carrots and potatoes. The carrots and potatoes should be in small bite-sized pieces.
- To a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat and add the onions, carrots, and potatoes. Saute them for 3-4 minutes, until the onions turn translucent.
- To the large pot, add the tomato sauce, okra, water, fresh herbs, salt and pepper.
- Bring the stew to a boil and cook over medium-high heat for 20 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender. If needed, add more water as it cooks.
- Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve.
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Nutrition
Calories: 389kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 20gSodium: 2080mgPotassium: 1050mgFiber: 8gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6262IUVitamin C: 52mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 3mg
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