Bamies Laderes (Greek Okra in Tomato and Olive Oil)
Greek okra braised gently with tomato, onion, and olive oil until tender without becoming mushy.
⏱ 45 min total🔪 15 min prep🔥 30 min cookEasyServes 6Greek
Ingredients
- •1 1/2 lb okra, trimmed
- •2 cups crushed tomatoes
- •1 medium yellow onion, sliced
- •1/4 cup olive oil
- •2 tbsp red wine vinegar
- •1 tsp salt
- •1/4 tsp black pepper
Directions
- 1Toss the okra with vinegar and let it stand for 10 minutes.
- 2Heat olive oil and cook onion for 5 minutes.
- 3Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
- 4Drain the okra and add it to the sauce.
- 5Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- 6Uncover and cook 5 minutes more until the sauce thickens.
💡 Handle the okra gently and avoid excessive stirring so the pods remain intact.
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