Afghan Okra Recipe

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Brief

Prep 10 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Afghan Okra Recipe

Ingredients

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 onion

thinly sliced

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 pound okra

sliced in 1/4 inch pieces

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

salt and black pepper to taste

2 cups water

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat. Stir in the onions and cook until softened and dark brown about 15 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste until no lumps remain. Add the okra and sprinkle with turmeric salt and pepper. Pour in the water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until the okra is very tender and the sauce has thickened slightly 15 to 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper again before serving.

Nutritional Information

Afghan Okra Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 126.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.3g 7%

Carbohydrates: 15.2g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 5g 20%

Sugars: 4.8g

Fat: 7.1g 11%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Vitamin A Iu: 550.5IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 2mg 15%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 21%

Vitamin C: 30.1mg 50%

Folate: 111.9mcg 28%

Calcium: 112.5mg 11%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 76mg 27%

Potassium: 524.1mg 15%

Sodium: 79.2mg 3%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 26%

Calories From Fat: 63.7

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

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.