Halal Vegetarian Okra Tomato Stew (Bamya)

Halal Vegetarian Okra Tomato Stew (Bamya)
Prep Time10 min
Cook Time35 min
Total Time45 min
Servings4
CuisineMiddle Eastern/Egyptian
Calories170 kcal

Vegetarian Okra Tomato Stew (Bamya) — a healthy halal recipe with 170 calories and 6g protein per serving.

Ingredients
  • 1 lb fresh or frozen okra, trimmed
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 (28 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tsp cumin, 1 tsp coriander, ½ tsp paprika, salt & pepper
  • 3 tbsp olive oil, fresh cilantro, lemon wedges
Instructions
  1. 1Heat oil in a pot. Sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and spices; cook 1 min.
  2. 2Stir in tomato paste, then add diced tomatoes and 1 cup water. Bring to simmer.
  3. 3Add okra and cook 25-30 min until tender, stirring gently occasionally.
  4. 4Finish with fresh cilantro and lemon juice. Serve with rice or flatbread.
Nutrition Per Serving
CaloriesProteinCarbsFatFibre
170 kcal6g24g8g7g

Nutrition values are estimates.

Halal Note: Ensure all ingredients used are halal-certified. Always verify product labels before purchasing.