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Okra in Tomato Sauce and Olive Oil - Bamies Latheres

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Greek
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Okra & Vinegar Resting Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 296kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 lb fresh or frozen okra
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1 yellow onion, small and finely chopped in a small food processor
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil separated into two 1/4 cup portions
  • 1-15 1/2 oz can plum tomatoes pureed in a small food processor
  • 2 cloves of garlic, large crushed
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, finely chopped or 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups water

Instructions

  • Wash and trim caps on okra.
  • Place okra in a bowl and sprinkle with vinegar.  Set aside for 1 hour.
  • Rinse okra under cold water over a colander and set aside to allow it to drain well.
  • When ready to begin cooking, pour ¼ extra virgin olive oil into sauté pan under medium heat. Add onion and sauté until the onion begins to brown.
  • Add pureed tomatoes, crushed garlic, remaining olive oil, parsley, salt and pepper and cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add okra and 1 ½ cups of water or enough to submerge the okra into the tomato sauce mixture.
  • Bring to a light boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 -40 minutes or until okra is tender. Try to avoid stirring with a spoon so that the okra do not fall apart. Instead, shake the pot every 10 minutes to move the okra and sauce around to prevent it from sticking.
  • Allow the okra to cool down a bit before serving warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 20g | Sodium: 613mg | Potassium: 424mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 912IU | Vitamin C: 31mg | Calcium: 113mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Okra in Tomato Sauce and Olive Oil - Bamies Latheres
Amount Per Serving
Calories 296 Calories from Fat 243
% Daily Value*
Fat 27g42%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 20g
Sodium 613mg27%
Potassium 424mg12%
Carbohydrates 12g4%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 3g6%
Vitamin A 912IU18%
Vitamin C 31mg38%
Calcium 113mg11%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.