Okra Stew (Bamya)
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This stew is a terrific way to change the way okra is served. This savory stew marries the distinct flavor of okra with a zesty tomato sauce and tender chunks of chicken. But many people don't like chicken in their stew, so if you like the alternative vegetarian version, just leave the chicken out and use vegetable broth to replace the 2 cups of water in the recipe. And if you like lamb or beef stew meat, you can use that instead, just cook the meat with water, a bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and half an onion cut up, in a pressure cooker for 30 minutes. And instead of water for the recipe, use 2 cups of the meat broth.
Recipe type: Soothing Stews
Serves: 8 cups
Ingredients
- 4 TB. extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into [1/2]-in. cubes
- 4 cups fresh or frozen baby okra
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 TB. minced garlic
- 1 (16-oz.) can plain tomato sauce
- 2 cups water
- 1[1/2] tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. ground black pepper
- [1/2] tsp. cayenne
- 1 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Instructions
- In a 3-quart pot over medium heat, heat 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil. Add chicken, and cook for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate, and set aside.
- Add remaining 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil to the pot. Add okra and yellow onion, and cook for 7 minutes.
- Add garlic, and cook for 3 minutes.
- Return chicken to the pot, and add tomato sauce, water, salt, black pepper, and cayenne. Cook for 20 minutes.
- Stir in cilantro, and cook for 15 more minutes.
- Serve warm with brown rice.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 1 cup Calories: 160 Fat: 8g Saturated fat: 1g Carbohydrates: 8g Sodium: 639mg Fiber: 3g Protein: 15g Cholesterol: 32mg