Bamia

An Egyptian Stew to share with Vegetarians or Vegans. Serve with hot rice.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2⁄3 cup  sliced  white onion
• 2  teaspoons  minced garlic
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chopped fresh tomatoes
• 1  teaspoon fresh lemon juice
• 2  teaspoons  chopped fresh parsley
• 2  teaspoons  coriander
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cardamom
• 1⁄4 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1  pinch salt
• 1 1⁄2 lbs  small  okra pods (fresh)

Directions

1. Heat oil in a medium sized heavy saucepan over medium heat.
2. Sauté onions for 2 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and sauté for 1 minute.
4. Stir in all the remaining ingredients except the okra.
5. Bring the mixture to a hard simmer and cook for 5 minutes-stirring often.
6. Trim the okra and slice into 1/2 inch rounds and stir in.
7. Simmer for 10 minutes-serve hot over rice.