Dairy-Free Stir-Fried Okra
Elevate your weeknight meals with this bold and flavorful Dairy-Free Stir-Fried Okra recipe, a vibrant dish that combines tender okra with aromatic garlic, zesty ginger, and earthy spices like turmeric, cumin, and smoked paprika. Using coconut oil as the base, this vegan side dish is quick and easy to prepare, taking just 25 minutes from start to finish. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice adds a delightful brightness, while optional cilantro offers a fresh herbal garnish. Perfect as a gluten-free, plant-based side or a light main, this stir-fry is a healthy and unique way to enjoy okra without dairy. Whether served alongside rice or as part of a larger spread, its caramelized edges and bold flavors are sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Fresh okra
- 2 tablespoons Coconut oil (or any neutral oil like avocado oil)
- 3 units Garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger, grated
- 1 medium Red onion, thinly sliced
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground turmeric
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro leaves, chopped (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly under cool running water. Pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the ends and cut the okra into 1-inch pieces.
Heat a large skillet or wok over medium heat. Once hot, add the coconut oil and allow it to melt and coat the pan evenly.
Add the minced garlic, grated ginger, and sliced red onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2-3 minutes until the onion softens and becomes translucent.
Increase the heat to medium-high and add the chopped okra to the pan. Toss everything to combine and coat the okra evenly in the aromatics and oil.
Sprinkle the ground turmeric, cumin, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper over the okra. Stir well to distribute the spices evenly.
Continue cooking the okra for 8-10 minutes, stirring frequently, until the okra is tender and slightly caramelized. Avoid over-stirring to keep the okra from becoming too slimy.
Turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the stir-fried okra. Toss gently to incorporate.
Transfer the okra to a serving dish and garnish with fresh cilantro leaves, if using. Serve immediately as a side dish or light vegan meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
492 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.3 g | 122% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2408 mg | 105% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 55.7 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.7 g | 70% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.8 g | ||
| Protein | 12.4 g | 25% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 1825 mg | 39% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
