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Name: Authentic Bamieh Bel Zeit Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Lebanon
Ingredients: 1 lb (450g) fresh okra, stems trimmed; 1/3 cup (80 ml) extra virgin olive oil; 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped; 6 cloves garlic, thinly sliced; 1 lb (450g) ripe tomatoes, peeled, seeded, and chopped (or 1 can (14.5 oz / 400g) crushed tomatoes); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional, for heat); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, or to taste; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground; 1 cup (240 ml) water or vegetable broth; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons fresh flat-leaf parsley, chopped (for garnish)