Vegetarian Okra Stew Recipes

VEGETARIAN OKRA STEW

Steps:

• Saute the chopped onion and garlic in the olive oil just till soft. Add the tomato paste and saute for another 30 seconds and then add the diced tomatoes and mix well. Season with the nutmeg, cumin, allspice, hot pepper and salt and pepper and stir.
• Add the water to the mixture, mix and bring to a slight boil. Add the okra, cover your pan and lower the heat to simmer the stew. Let the stew simmer until it has thickened and the okra is nice and soft, continue to mix during the simmering process.
• Taste the stew before serving to make sure your seasoning is right as the flavors should intensify as the stew reduces. Add more water if your stew is overwhelming or add more spice if it is not to your liking. Serve over rice or just in a bowl with some naan or pita bread.

OKRA STEW WITH SPINACH & CARROTS

Steps:

• Chop the onions, carrot, garlic, and parsley. Set aside.Over medium high heat in a skillet, add the oil. Once heated, add the carrots and onions. Cook for 5 minutes. Add the okra. Stir and cook for about 25 minutes. Use the spoon to mash the okra as they become tender.Cover with a lid and continue cooking for 10 minutes. Stir to avoid sticking at the bottom, and continue to mash with the spoon. This process should take about 5 minutes.Cover and cook for additional 10 minutes.Remove the cover, and add in the tomato paste. Stir well to combine. Then add ½ cup of water.
• While mixing, add in the spinach a little at time until you have used half of the spinach bag. Add in 1 ½ cups of water. Cover and allow to cook for about 10 minutes to allow the spinach to wilt.Uncover, stir and add in the remaining spinach. Next, add in the parsley and garlic. Add in the remaining 2 cups of water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes.
• After 10 minutes, uncover, stir, and add in the spices, cayenne pepper, and vegetable paste. Stir well, then add the slurry.Cover to simmer over medium heat for an additional 15 minutes over medium heat. Serve over white rice or with yellow yams.

VEGETARIAN OKRA STEW

Steps:

• Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium heat.
• When the oil is hot add the onion, bell pepper, celery, and garlic.
• Stir and allow to cook for 3 minutes, until vegetables are tender-crisp.
• Next add the tomatoes, juice, beans, parsley, oregano, bay leaves, and hot pepper sauce to taste.
• Bring to a boil and then add the rice.
• Reduce the heat and simmer covered for approximately 15-20 minutes, until the rice becomes tender.
• Finally add the okra, cover and allow to simmer 5-10 minutes until the okra is cooked. Remove the bay leaves and serve!