Spicy Okra Stew
This recipe uses seasonings popular in the eastern Mediterranean region: aromatic coriander, musky cumin and spicy cayenne. Parsley not only adds appealing, bright color, but also lends the stew a fresh herbal taste that balances the earthy spices, hearty okra and tart-sweet tomatoes.
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 10 of 12 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 10 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Okra | 1 cup (100g) | 33 |
| Tomato | 1 medium (123g) | 22 |
| Chili | 1 tsp (2.7g) | 8 |
| Cumin | 1 tsp ground (2.1g) | 8 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Coriander | not in our table | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 3 large ripe tomatoes
- 1 lb. fresh okra
- 2 Tbs. canola oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- Sea salt, to taste
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
- 1/2 tsp. ground coriander
- 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
- Pinch of freshly ground black pepper, plus more, to taste
- 1 cup water
- Leaves from 1/4 bunch fresh flat-leaf parsley, coarsely chopped