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Name: Authentic Bamies (Greek Okra Stew)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 60 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Greece
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra (about 500g), trimmed and cleaned; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 medium yellow onions, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 1 lb ripe tomatoes, grated (or 1 can 14.5 oz/400g crushed tomatoes); 1 cup vegetable broth or water; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon (optional, traditional touch); 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish); Crusty bread or cooked rice, for serving

Bamies

Greece

Various

Okra stewed with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and olive oil, often served with bread or rice.

Stewed

vegetable

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