Vegan Okra with Minced Meat
Experience a mouthwatering twist on a classic dish with this Vegan Okra with Minced Meat recipe—an irresistible blend of tender okra, hearty vegan ground meat substitute, and aromatic spices, all simmered in a rich tomato-based sauce. Perfectly balancing plant-based nutrition and bold flavors, this dish highlights the natural earthiness of okra while delivering depth from cumin, paprika, and coriander. Packed with wholesome vegetables and accented with a splash of lemon juice for brightness, it’s an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or impressive vegan-friendly entertaining. Ready in just an hour and garnished with fresh parsley, this recipe will become a go-to favorite for hearty and healthy comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams okra
- 250 grams vegan ground meat substitute
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 400 grams canned tomatoes
- 200 milliliters vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Start by washing the okra thoroughly. Trim the ends and cut into 2 cm pieces.
Heat the olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and continue to sauté for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the vegan ground meat substitute and cook for 5 minutes, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned.
Add the tomato paste, stirring to combine, and cook for another 2 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Pour in the canned tomatoes and vegetable broth. Stir in the cumin, paprika, coriander, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Add the okra, ensuring it’s well submerged in the sauce. Cover the pan, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for about 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the okra is tender and the sauce has thickened, add the lemon juice and gently stir to combine.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
321 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 18.4 g | 24% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.8 g | 24% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2 mg | 1% | |
| Sodium | 1156 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.8 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.0 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.2 g | ||
| Protein | 16.8 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 208 mg | 16% | |
| Iron | 4.4 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1041 mg | 22% | |
*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.
