Halal Okra and Chickpea Stew (Egyptian Style)

Halal Okra and Chickpea Stew (Egyptian Style)
Prep Time15 min
Cook Time40 min
Total Time55 min
Servings4
CuisineEgyptian / Middle Eastern
Calories260 kcal

Okra and Chickpea Stew (Egyptian Style) — a healthy vegetarian halal recipe with 260 calories and 10g protein per serving.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb okra, trimmed
  • 2 (15 oz) cans chickpeas, drained
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp turmeric
  • Salt, pepper, and fresh cilantro
Instructions
  1. 1Heat oil; sauté onion and garlic. Add spices and cook 1 min.
  2. 2Stir in tomatoes; simmer 10 min. Add okra and chickpeas plus 1 cup water.
  3. 3Simmer covered 25–30 min until okra is tender.
  4. 4Garnish with cilantro. Serve with rice.
Nutrition Per Serving
CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
260 kcal10g38g8g11g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Halal Note: Naturally halal. Verify any packaged ingredients are halal-certified.