Vegan Ocra (Lebanese Recipe). Well, okra aka bamieh is also beloved in the Eastern mediterranean shores, especially in Egypt, Lebanon and Syria. Defrost the ocra and wash away remaining dirt. Fry the onion in a pot.
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Ingredients of Vegan Ocra (Lebanese Recipe)
- It's 400 g of frozen ocra.
- Prepare 1 of medium onion roughly chopped.
- You need 1 of tomato.
- Prepare 5 cloves of garlic.
- You need 1/2 bundle of fresh chopped coriander.
- Prepare 1 tbsp of tomato paste.
- Prepare 1/2 tsp of dried coriander.
Gluten Free , Paleo Recipes , Stews , Traditional , Vegetarian Okra is a commonly available veggie in Lebanon, and therefore the culture packs a few different ways of enjoying flavorful and rich sautes or stews made with it. The vegan bamia is usually made during the Christian fasting season as people must eat plant-based food only and this vegan okra makes an appearance on the menu. This is my mum's recipe , although she is Russian, she spent most of her life living in Jordan and have learned Middle Eastern cooking from our Arab neighbors. Authentic vegan Lebanese recipes that are either incidentally plant based (vegan) like flavourful Mjadara (Mujadara Recipe (Hamra version)) or converted to accommodate for a plant based diet like my hearty Stuffed Eggplant Batinjan Mahshi.
Vegan Ocra (Lebanese Recipe) instructions
- Chop the onion roughly into medium sized cubes.
- Defrost the ocra and wash away remaining dirt.
- Peel and dice the tomato.
- Fry the onion in a pot.
- Once the onion gets translucent, add the ocra and mix until the ocra changes color.
- Add the tomato, garlic whole cloves, coriander (dry and fresh), tomato paste and mix.
- Add 1/2 a cup of water and allow to boil.
- Once boiling, reduce the heat and let it cook for no longer than 10 minutes..
Vegan recipes of Lebanese food are so flavoursome: using loads of herbs and spices. This healthy vegan Gumbo with okra and lentils is made without meat, seafood, and a roux. The recipe is flavorful, satisfying, filling, nourishing, rich in plant-based protein, and easy to make. You can enjoy this gluten-free, meat-free dinner with rice, bread or even potatoes. The recipe for my vegan gumbo is definitely not a traditional gumbo recipe as the cooking process is much easier and quicker.