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Stir-Fried Okra With Spices

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This vibrant stir-fry transforms humble okra into a flavorful, aromatic side dish. Saut&# 195;©ed with onions until tender and seasoned with warm spices like cumin and fennel, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and earthy notes. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the profile, cutting through the richness of the oil. Perfectly suited for vegan diets, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice pilaf, scrambled eggs, or stuffed inside warm pita bread. ItâÂÂs a quick, satisfying meal component that brings a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your table.
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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 4
Calories: 37.5
Dietary: Gluten-free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Description
This vibrant stir-fry transforms humble okra into a flavorful, aromatic side dish. Saut&# 195;©ed with onions until tender and seasoned with warm spices like cumin and fennel, it offers a delightful contrast of textures and earthy notes. A squeeze of fresh lemon juice brightens the profile, cutting through the richness of the oil. Perfectly suited for vegan diets, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice pilaf, scrambled eggs, or stuffed inside warm pita bread. ItâÂÂs a quick, satisfying meal component that brings a touch of Mediterranean warmth to your table.
Ingredients
  • 1 pound Fresh okra, trimmed and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
  • 1 cup Thinly sliced onion
  • 2 tbsp Canola or olive oil
  • 1.5 tsp Lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cumin
  • 0.25 tsp Ground fennel
  • 0.13 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 0.5 tsp Kosher salt
Directions
  1. 1
    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  2. 2
    Add the sliced onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  3. 3
    Add the sliced okra to the pan and stir-fry for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. 4
    If the okra looks dry or starts to stick, add 3 tablespoons of water and/or cover the pan briefly to steam.
  5. 5
    Once the vegetables are soft, stir in the lemon juice.
  6. 6
    Lower the heat and sprinkle the cumin, fennel, cayenne, and salt over the mixture.
  7. 7
    Continue to stir-fry for 2 minutes until the flavors are well blended.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 37.5kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.2g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 9.1mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 8.5g3%
Dietary Fiber 3.6g15%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 2.3g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

Serve this dish over scrambled eggs, a rice pilaf, or American-style in pita bread with lots of sliced tomatoes.

To reduce slime, ensure the okra is completely dry before slicing and avoid covering the pan for too long during the initial frying stage.

Recipe adapted from cookbook author Julie Sahni.

Keywords: okra, stir fry, cumin, fennel, vegan, side dish, mediterranean, spicy, onion, lemon, healthy, quick meal, plant-based, vegetables, savory, aromatic
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