Bamia Vegetarian

🛒 Ingredients

• Fresh Okra 100 g · 33 kcal
• Canned Crushed Tomatoes 120 g · 24 kcal
• Yellow Onion 40 g · 16 kcal
• Garlic 8 g · 12 kcal
• Fresh Cilantro 3 g · 1 kcal
• Olive Oil 10 g · 88 kcal
• Canned Chickpeas (drained) 50 g · 82 kcal
• Vegetable Broth 50 g · 5 kcal
• Lemon Juice 10 g · 0 kcal
• Ground Cumin 1 g · 0 kcal
• Ground Coriander 1 g · 0 kcal

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. Wash and trim the okra by carefully cutting off the stem end without exposing the seeds.
2. In a pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add chopped onion and sauté until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add minced garlic, ground cumin, and ground coriander to the pot, stirring for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Stir in the trimmed okra, crushed tomatoes, drained chickpeas, vegetable broth, and salt to taste. Bring to a simmer.
5. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the okra is tender and the flavors have melded. Stir occasionally.
6. Stir in fresh lemon juice and chopped cilantro just before serving. Serve hot, optionally with rice or bread.