Ingredients
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1 medium diced Onions
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1 1/2 pounds (stems trimmed) Okra
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1/4 cup Olive Oil
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1 tablespoon Salt
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1/2 cup White Vinegar
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1 Garlic Cloves
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Tomatoes
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1/4 cup chopped Fresh Parsley
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1/2 cup Water
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to taste Freshly Ground Black Pepper
Directions
Okra in tomato sauce recipe made with small whole okra, fresh or canned tomatoes, and onion. Not many people know this, but Okra is a vegetable native to Africa. It is a simple Greek vegetarian dish that will work well as a side or as a light entrée. Lots of people are wary of okra because of the texture and “slime”, factor, but you can minimize this by keeping okra whole and not overcooking it. If you like this greek recipe, then try Greek Omellete from our recipe collection.
Steps
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Soak the okra for at least an hour before cooking in a large bowl filled with some water, white vinegar, and 1 tablespoon salt. Drain the soaking liquid from the okra before cooking but do not rinse the pods. Dry okra well. |
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Heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute until fragrant about 1 or 2 minutes. |
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Add the okra, tomatoes, parsley, and water. Cover and simmer over medium-low heat until tender, about 30 to 40 minutes depending on size. Be sure to monitor your liquid levels in the pot and add a bit of water if needed. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste and serve.
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4
Done
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