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This Mediterranean Sautéed Okra with Garlic Chili Sauce is a perfect blend of health and taste. It’s packed with fiber, protein, and a spicy kick from the garlic chili sauce that takes it to a whole new level. Get ready to wow your taste buds with this mouth-watering dish.
Type of Cuisine:
Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 Minutes.
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
How Many Servings?
4 Servings
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| 1 lb small okra (top cut and cut into about ½ inch in length) | |
| 1 medium-size onion (chopped) | |
| 1 teaspoon cumin | |
| 1 teaspoon salt | |
| ½ teaspoon black pepper | |
| 2 tablespoons olive oil |
For the chili sauce:
| 6 cloves garlic (minced) | |
| ½ Chimayo red pepper (diced) | |
| ½ jalapeno pepper (diced) | |
| ¼ cup chopped cilantro | |
| ¼ teaspoon red chili flakes | |
| 1 teaspoon cumin seeds | |
| 1 teaspoon coriander seeds | |
| 2 tablespoons lemon juice |
Preparation
1
Prepare the Okra: In a medium pan, heat two tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about two minutes until it begins to soften.
Add the okra to the pan with the onions. Season the okra with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Continue to sauté until the okra becomes tender. This process should take about 20 minutes.
2
Prepare the Garlic Chili Sauce: While the okra is cooking, begin making the chili sauce. In a separate small pan, add 3 tablespoons of olive oil and heat it over high heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds, toasting them for 30 seconds.
Add the minced garlic, diced Chimayo red pepper, diced jalapeno pepper, chopped cilantro, and red chili flakes to the pan with the toasted seeds. Let these ingredients sizzle together, releasing their flavors into the oil.
Remove the chili sauce from the heat and stir in the lemon juice
3
Combine: Once the okra is cooked and the chili sauce is ready, pour the sauce over the sautéed okra. Toss everything together to ensure the okra is evenly coated with the sauce.
Serve the sautéed okra with garlic chili sauce warm, and enjoy this flavorful dish