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

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

Stewed vegetable

Made with

Okra tomatoes onions garlic

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