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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 and Sauté the Okra
In a medium pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Next, add the okra to the pan with the onions. Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir occasionally and continue to sauté for about 20 minutes, or until the okra is tender and lightly browned.
In a medium pan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 2 minutes, until slightly softened. Next, add the okra to the pan with the onions. Season with cumin, salt, and black pepper. Stir occasionally and continue to sauté for about 20 minutes, or until the okra is tender and lightly browned.
2
Make the Garlic Chili Sauce
While the okra is cooking, prepare the garlic chili sauce in a separate small pan. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds, toasting them for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Reduce the heat slightly, then add the minced garlic, diced Chimayo red pepper, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and red chili flakes. Let everything sizzle for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse the oil. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.
While the okra is cooking, prepare the garlic chili sauce in a separate small pan. Heat 3 tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds, toasting them for about 30 seconds until fragrant. Reduce the heat slightly, then add the minced garlic, diced Chimayo red pepper, diced jalapeño, chopped cilantro, and red chili flakes. Let everything sizzle for 1–2 minutes, allowing the flavors to infuse the oil. Remove from heat and stir in the lemon juice for a bright, tangy finish.
3
Combine and Serve
Once the okra is tender and the garlic chili sauce is ready, pour the sauce over the sautéed okra. Gently toss to coat the okra evenly with all the bold, aromatic flavors. Enjoy
Once the okra is tender and the garlic chili sauce is ready, pour the sauce over the sautéed okra. Gently toss to coat the okra evenly with all the bold, aromatic flavors. Enjoy