Bamies Laderes (Greek Okra in Tomato and Olive Oil)

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

  1. 1Toss the okra with vinegar and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  2. 2Heat olive oil and cook onion for 5 minutes.
  3. 3Add crushed tomatoes, salt, and black pepper and simmer for 5 minutes.
  4. 4Drain the okra and add it to the sauce.
  5. 5Cover and simmer gently for 15 minutes.
  6. 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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