Bamieh (Sephardic-Style Okra)

Maura666's Note:

I've always loved okra, and was so pleased to come across an interesting way to cook it! The recipe calls for whole okra pods, but I like to "smash" mine a little bit before cooking them, so they'll break down a little more. This is great as a hot veggie dish, or it can be served chilled as an appetizer, with bread or crackers.

• Total Time: 45 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 35 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 4

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 2 lbs fresh okra
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 2 plum tomatoes, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• 1 dash salt
• water

Directions:

1. Saute the onion in olive oil until it begins to get soft (5 minutes).
2. Add the garlic, okra, tomatoes, lemon juice, tomato sauce, salt,& pepper.
3. Stir thoroughly.
4. Cover.
5. Cook over low heat for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. If mixture becomes too thick, add a bit of water.

Reviews

[ladypit]

This will not convert a diehard okra hater, but it is not bad. I made it and tried it cold with crackers. Interesting flavor. It's the sliminess that usually does me in..