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Okra with Oil (Bamieh Bel Zeit)

Okra with Oil (Bamieh Bel Zeit)

Serves 4
Lunch/Dinner Middle Eastern, Levantine Vegan, Vegetarian Everyday Meals

  • 1 bag frozen okra
  • peeled and chopped tomatoes
  • small head of garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup coriander leaves, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • NOOR Olive Oil

  • Calories: 250-300 kcal
  • Protein: 10-12g
  • Fat: 15-20g
  • Carbohydrates: 20-25g

Nutritional values are estimates and can vary significantly depending on factors such as ingredient brands, portion sizes, and cooking methods.

  • Heat NOOR Olive Oil in a large pan over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped garlic and sauté until fragrant.
  • Add the frozen okra to the pan. Cover and cook until the okra is partially cooked, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the chopped tomatoes, tomato paste, cumin powder, coriander powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  • Continue cooking until the okra is tender and the sauce has thickened slightly.
  • Stir in the chopped coriander leaves.
  • Serve hot, typically with rice or pita bread.

5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars (based on 3 reviews)

Health in a box

August 23, 2025

This recipe is truly easy to make and healthy to eat, we are a vegetarian family and my kids love eating okra packed with several nutrients, it takes less time and is perfect lunchbox dish paired with chapati which kids can take to school and mommy are also worry free as they are eating healthy wholesome meal

Poonam Gupta

Health in lunchbox

August 20, 2025

Okra is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function. Okra is also rich in vitamin K helps in building immunity and an antioxidant and my family love eating it, easy and quick to make for lunchbox, lovely recipe

Poonam Gupta

Okra my daughter favourite

August 20, 2025

Okra is low in calories but packed full of nutrients. The vitamin C in okra helps support healthy immune function. Okra is also rich in vitamin K helps in building immunity and an antioxidant and my family love eating it, easy and quick to make for lunchbox

Poonam Gupta

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