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Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato)

Whole okra stewed gently in a garlicky tomato sauce with coriander. Silky, tangy, and lightly salted.

40min
223kcal
4.6gprotein
Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) — Middle Eastern recipe, finished and plated
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Ingredients

Servings 4
  • 500 g Okra
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 400 g Canned tomatoes
  • 20 g Cilantro
  • 4 tbsp Olive oil
  • ⅜ tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Ground coriander (optional)
  • 1 Lemon (optional)

Method

  1. Trim the okra caps and slice the onion.
  2. Sauté the onion in the olive oil, add the garlic and coriander, then the tomatoes and salt.
  3. Slip in the okra and simmer gently, without stirring much, until tender, 22 minutes.
  4. Finish with the cilantro and a squeeze of lemon.

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About Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato)

Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) is a Middle Eastern lunch or dinner that comes together in about 40 minutes and serves 4. It fits anti-inflammatory eating.

Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato): frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato)?

A serving has about 223 calories — 4.6g protein, 21.3g carbs, 14.7g fat, 7.2g fiber. Figures are estimated from the ingredient amounts and will shift with your portions and brands.

Is Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) gluten-free?

Based on its ingredients, Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) has no gluten-containing components, so it's naturally gluten-free — as always, check that any packaged ingredients you use are certified gluten-free to be safe.

How long does Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) take to make?

About 40 minutes start to finish, but only around 12 of those are hands-on — the rest is largely unattended cooking time you can step away from. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.

Do I need every ingredient to make Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato)?

The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out ground coriander, lemon — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.

How many servings does Bamia bi Zeit (Okra in Olive Oil & Tomato) make?

This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.