Bamieh
Bamieh is a delicious Middle Eastern stew made with tender okra, tomatoes, and flavorful spices.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Fresh cilantro - 2 tablespoons, chopped (for garnish)
- Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Turmeric - 1/2 teaspoon
- Ground coriander - 1 teaspoon
- Ground cumin - 1 teaspoon
- Vegetable broth - 2 cups
- Tomato paste - 2 tablespoons
- Tomatoes - 4 medium, diced
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Okra - 1 pound, trimmed and halved
Let's Get Started
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Add the diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Add the trimmed and halved okra to the pot. Stir gently to coat the okra with the tomato mixture.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and bring to a boil.
- Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the okra is tender.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro.
- Enjoy the delicious Bamieh stew!
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Calories: 250
- Fat: 8g
- Carbs: 35g
- Protein: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 8g