OKRA SAUCE RECIPE

okra

🥗Healthier: green beans

💰Cheaper: frozen okra

Green beans provide a similar texture and flavor.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasonings

Homemade broth enhances flavor without added cost.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers health benefits while canola is budget-friendly.

cilantro

🥗Healthier: parsley

💰Cheaper: green onions

Parsley and green onions provide freshness at lower cost.

Heat vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add diced tomatoes and cook until softened, about 3-4 minutes.

Mix in cumin, coriander, and chili powder; cook for another minute to bloom spices.

Add sliced okra and carrots; stir to combine.

Pour in vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.

Season with salt and black pepper; cover and cook for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.

Stir in diced bell peppers and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Finish with a squeeze of lemon juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

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