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Okra Stew

Name: Okra Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Romanian
Ingredients: 800 g okra (fresh or frozen); 1 large onion; 3–4 garlic cloves; 400 ml tomato juice or canned tomatoes; 2 tbsp oil; 1 tbsp vinegar; 1 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening); salt and pepper to taste; fresh parsley for serving

Okra stew is a light and tasty dish with tomato sauce and aromatic vegetables. It can be served as a main or side dish, and is suitable for fasting periods.

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Servings

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Prep

20 min

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Cook

25 min

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Total

45 min

🥘Ingredients

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✅Dietary Compatibility

🌱Vegan🥗Vegetarian✝️Orthodox fasting🐟Pescatarian🥛Dairy-free🥦Clean eating🫒Mediterranean

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Yield

1.2 kg okra stew (for 4 servings)

📦Storage

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Refrigerator

Keeps for 2-3 days refrigerated, reheat on low heat.

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Freezer

Can be frozen for 2-3 months. Reheat on low heat.

🥗Nutrition Facts

Values per serving (approx. 300 g)

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Calories

110 kcal

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Protein

3 g

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Fat

5 g

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Carbohydrates

14 g

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Fiber

3 g

🍷Pairs Well With

🥂Homemade bread or polenta

🥂Yogurt or sour cream

🥂Tomato or cucumber salad

🥂Dry white wine or mineral water

💡Variations

With meat: add pork or chicken cubes at the start.

With peppers: add bell pepper for extra flavor.

With rice: serve over boiled rice for a complete meal.