Okra & Tomato Stew with Smoked Paprika Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 tbsp olive oil (extra virgin)
• 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
• 3 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 red bell pepper (diced)
• 400 g fresh okra (washed, trimmed, and halved lengthwise)
• 400 g ripe tomatoes (peeled and chopped, or 1 can diced tomatoes)
• 1 medium carrot (sliced thinly)
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp chili flakes (optional, for heat)
• 500 ml vegetable stock (unsalted)
• 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)