Stewed Okra | Saveur

Stewed Okra | Saveur

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In this Greek side dish, okra is salted and then tossed in a lemon juice-water mixture that prevents the vegetable from taking on a gummy texture as it simmers in a rich olive oil and tomato sauce.

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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. okra
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> cup olive oil
  • 1 onion, grated
  • 1 (28-oz.) can whole peeled tomatoes, pureed with their liquid
  • 5 tbsp. minced flat-leaf parsley
  • <sup>1</sup>⁄<sub>2</sub> tsp. sugar
  • 3 thin lemon slices, rind removed
  • 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

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