Egyptian Okra

Okra, called bamya in Egyptian Arabic, is a popular vegetable in Egypt. It is either prepared as a stew with meat or as a simple vegetable side dish, like in this recipe, where frozen okra is used.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 110 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon butter
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 ½ cups chicken stock
• lemon, juiced
• 5 cloves clove garlic, minced
• 1 pound frozen okra

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat butter in a pot over high heat and cook onion, bell pepper, and garlic until lightly colored, about 2 minutes. Add chicken stock and tomato paste. Stir to combine. Reduce heat to medium. Add okra and lemon juice and cook until okra is soft, about 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.