Low Carbohydrate Side-Dishes Recipes - Okra with Coriander and Tomatoes Recipe

Ingredients

Serve 4

• 450g/1lb tomatoes or 400g/14oz can chopped tomatoes

• 450g/1 lb fresh okra

• 45ml/3 tbsp olive oil

• 2 onions, thinly sliced

• 10ml/2 tsp coriander seeds, crushed

• 3 garlic cloves, crushed

• finely grated rind and juice of 1 lemon

• salt and ground black pepper

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Method:

1. 1f using fresh tomatoes, cut a cross in the stalk ends, plunge them into boiling water for about 30 seconds, then refresh in cold water. Peel off the skins and chop the flesh, discarding the tough core.

2. Trim off any stalks from the okra and discard, leaving the okra whole. Heat the olive oil in a frying pan and cook the onions and coriander seeds for 3-4 minutes, or until just beginning to color.

3. Add the okra and garlic to the pan and cook for 1 minute. Stir in the tomatoes and simmer gently for 20 minutes until the okra is tender.

4. Stir in the lemon rind and juice and add seasoning. Serve warm or cold.

Note: This Aromatic Dish is delicious hot or cold and makes a good accompaniment at any time of the year. It is rich in valuable nutrients including vitamins C and E and potassium.