Low Fat Stir-Fried Okra
Discover the vibrant flavors of this Low Fat Stir-Fried Okra recipe, a quick and healthy dish that’s perfect for busy weeknights. Featuring tender sliced okra stir-fried with aromatic cumin seeds, garlic, and red onion, this dish is lightly seasoned with turmeric, black pepper, and a squeeze of zesty lemon juice for a refreshing finish. With just a teaspoon of olive oil, it’s a guilt-free recipe that showcases how minimal fat can still pack maximum flavor. Ready in just 25 minutes, this easy okra side pairs beautifully with steamed rice or can be enjoyed on its own as a nutritious addition to your meal rotation. Perfect for those looking for a light, wholesome, and flavorful vegetable dish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams Fresh okra
- 1 teaspoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 small Red onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoons Cumin seeds
- 0.5 teaspoons Turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 tablespoons Lemon juice
Instructions
Wash the okra thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel. Cut off the ends and slice the okra into 1/2-inch rounds.
Heat 1 teaspoon of olive oil in a large non-stick skillet or wok over medium heat.
Add the cumin seeds to the pan and sauté for about 30 seconds, or until they start to sizzle and release their aroma.
Add the minced garlic and sliced red onion to the skillet. Stir-fry for 2–3 minutes until the onions soften and become translucent.
Add the sliced okra to the pan and stir well to combine. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the okra is tender and lightly browned.
Sprinkle the turmeric powder, salt, and black pepper over the okra. Mix well to evenly coat the vegetables with the seasoning.
Once the okra is cooked, turn off the heat and drizzle the lemon juice over the dish. Stir one final time to distribute the juice.
Serve warm as a side dish or with steamed rice for a light and healthy meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
316 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.6 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.4 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1218 mg | 53% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 42.1 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.9 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.5 g | ||
| Protein | 9.7 g | 19% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 389 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1427 mg | 30% | |
*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.
