Okra & Bean Stew Recipe

Summary

Cooking Time35 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageCuisine
CourseMethod
VegetarianMain Ingredient

Ingredients

 Vegetable oil2 Teaspoon
 Garlic2 Clove (5gm), crushed
 Red chillies2 , chopped
 Onions2 , sliced
 250 g/8 oz Okra
 2 Eggplant (aubergines), chopped
 2 x 440 g/14 oz Canned peeled tomatoes, undrained and mashed
 440 g/14 oz Canned red kidney beans, rinsed
 250 g/8 oz Firm tofu, cut into chunks
 1/2 Cup/125 ml/4 fl oz red wine
 Brown sugar1 Tablespoon
 Basil3 Tablespoon, chopped
  black pepper1

Directions

1. Heat oil in a large saucepan. Add garlic, chillies and onions and cook over a medium heat, stirring constantly, for 5 minutes or until onions are soft and golden.
2. Add okra, eggplant (aubergines), tomatoes, beans, tofu, wine and sugar. Bring to the boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
Stir in basil and black pepper to taste.
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