Tomato and okra stew
Tomato and okra stew recipe in the vegetarian category
Recipe ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 12 ounces jar pimientos, drained
- 2, 14 ounces, cans chopped tomatoes
- 10 ounces okra
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Recipe method:
- Heat the oil in a heavy based pan.
- Add the onion and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Coarsely chop the pimientos and add to the onion.
- Add the chopped tomatoes and mix well.
- Cut the tops off the okra and cut into halves or quarters if large.
- Add to the tomato sauce in the pan.
- Season with plenty of salt and pepper.
- Bring the vegetable stew to the boil.
- Then lower the heat, cover the pan and simmer for 12 minutes, until the vegetables are tender and the sauce has thickened.
- Stir in the chopped parsley and serve at once.
- Okra is an unusual and delicious vegetable. It releases a sticky sap when cooked, which helps to thicken the stew.
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