Hearty Okra Stew
Warm your soul with a bowl of Hearty Okra Stew, a vibrant and flavorful plant-based dish that’s perfect for cozy dinners. This one-pot wonder combines tender okra, colorful bell peppers, and sweet, juicy diced tomatoes, simmered to perfection in a seasoned vegetable broth infused with smoky paprika, earthy cumin, and fragrant coriander. With a zesty finish of fresh cilantro and a splash of lemon juice, this comforting stew is as nutritious as it is delicious. Ready in just an hour, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or when you’re craving something wholesome and satisfying. Pair it with crusty bread or your favorite rice for the ultimate meal experience! Keywords: Hearty Okra Stew, vegetable stew recipe, plant-based dinner, okra recipes, healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large, chopped onion
- 4 minced garlic cloves
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 1 medium, chopped green bell pepper
- 500 grams, sliced okra
- 400 grams, canned diced tomatoes
- 500 ml vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chopped red and green bell peppers to the pot and cook for another 4-5 minutes until they begin to soften.
Add the sliced okra to the pot and stir well to combine with the vegetables.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juices and the vegetable broth.
Stir in the ground cumin, ground coriander, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Let the stew simmer gently for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and the flavors have melded.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Remove from heat and stir in the chopped cilantro and lemon juice just before serving.
Serve hot, garnished with additional cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
248 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.9 g | 10% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 960 mg | 42% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 32.8 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.6 g | ||
| Protein | 7.2 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 176 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 2.9 mg | 16% | |
| Potassium | 1122 mg | 24% | |
*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.
