Olive Oil Braised Okra

Name: Olive Oil Braised Okra
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Turkish
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh baby okra, trimmed; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, sliced; 2 fresh tomatoes, grated; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1 tsp granulated sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 tsp fine sea salt

Tender baby okra simmered with tomatoes, lemon, and extra-virgin olive oil for a classic chilled or room-temperature dish.

50 minMediumServes 4180 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb fresh baby okra, trimmed
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, sliced
2 fresh tomatoes, grated
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp granulated sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tsp fine sea salt

Instructions

1

Toss 1 lb trimmed fresh baby okra with half of the 2 tbsp lemon juice in a bowl and set aside for 10 minutes.
2

Heat 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil in a wide pan over medium heat.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stirring until softened, about 5 minutes.
4

Stir in 2 grated fresh tomatoes, 1 tsp granulated sugar, 1 tsp fine sea salt, and remaining 2 tbsp lemon juice.
5

Add 1 lb trimmed fresh baby okra and 1/2 cup water, cover tightly, and simmer on low heat for 25 minutes until tender.

Questions

How long does Olive Oil Braised Okra keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Olive Oil Braised Okra?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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