Bamia (Okra Stew Without Meat)

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Bamia is a classic Middle Eastern okra stew. This is a hearty Lebanese version made with tomatoes and without meat. Preparation is quick and easy.

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Lebanese, Middle Eastern

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan

Servings: people

Calories: 111kcal

On medium-high heat, heat up olive oil in a large bottom heavy pot. Add chopped onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onions become translucent, stirring occasionally. Stir in the okra and tomatoes. Close the lid and cook for approximately 7 minutes to start to release the juices.
1 teaspoon Olive oil, ¾ lb Brown onion, 5-6 cloves Garlic, 1¾ lb Okra, 1 lb Ripe tomatoes
Add the remaining ingredients (spices, tomato paste, pomegranate molasses, water, fresh cilantro, etc.) to the pot and stir thoroughly to combine everything. Turn the heat down to medium-low and cook for another 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally and checking every 10 minutes to ensure nothing is sticking to the bottom. Do a taste test to adjust the salt and pepper. The Bamia is done when the okra and other vegetables have softened. Serve warm.
1 teaspoon Pomegranate Molasses, ½ teaspoon Lebanese 7 spice, ¾ oz Cilantro, 1 teaspoon Ground coriander, 1 cup Water, 1 pinch Salt and black pepper, 3 oz Tomato Paste

There is no need to cut okra that is frozen as they are typically small in size.

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