Okra Stew

Name: Okra Stew
Ingredients: 1/2 pounds Okra; 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil; 1/2 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped; 1 clove Garlic, Chopped; 1 Small Green Bell Pepper, Chopped; 3 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped; 1/2 teaspoons Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Allspice; 1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon; Salt And Black Pepper; 3 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce; 2 cups Water; 1/2 Lemon, Juiced; Bread Or Rice, To Serve

14 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1/2 pounds Okra
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
1/2 Small Yellow Onion, Chopped
1 clove Garlic, Chopped
1 Small Green Bell Pepper, Chopped
3 Medium Tomatoes, Chopped
1/2 teaspoons Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Allspice
1/4 teaspoons Cinnamon
Salt And Black Pepper
3 Tablespoons Tomato Sauce
2 cups Water
1/2 Lemon, Juiced
Bread Or Rice, To Serve

Directions

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1. Wash and drain the okra.
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2. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
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3. Saute the onion and garlic for about 2-3 minutes, until the onion becomes transparent.
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4. Add the bell pepper and chopped tomatoes.
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5. Add in the coriander, allspice, cinnamon, pepper and salt. Cook together for a few more minutes.
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6. In a separate cup or bowl, mix together the tomato sauce and water and pour into pot.
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7. Add in the lemon juice and cook together for 2-3 minutes.
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8. Add the okra and stir to combine.
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9. Cook uncovered on medium heat for about 15 minutes.
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10. Reduce the heat to low and let gently simmer for 30-40 minutes.
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11. Serve with bread or rice.