Okra, also known as "lady's fingers", is cultivated in the tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Nowadays, it can be found all year-round in ethnic groceries, and even supermarkets, either fresh or frozen.
4 tsp | olive oil | 20 mL | |
1 | onions, coarsely chopped | 200 g | |
1/2 | green peppers, chopped | 80 g | |
260 g | okra/lady's fingers, ends trimmed, whole | ||
1 clove | garlic, minced | ||
1/2 | dried chili peppers, minced | 0.2 g | |
2/3 cup | canned tomatoes (diced) | 170 g | |
4 tsp | lemon juice, freshly squeezed | 1/2 lemon | |
1 pinch | salt [optional] | 0.2 g | |
ground pepper to taste [optional] |
per 1 serving (170 g)
Amount % Daily Value |
Calories 80 |
Fat 4 g 6 % |
Saturated
0.6 g
3 % |
Cholesterol 0 mg |
Sodium 50 mg 2 % |
Carbohydrate 10 g 3 % |
Fibre 3 g 12 % |
Sugars 5 g |
Net Carbs 7 g |
Protein 2 g |
Vitamin A 13 % |
Vitamin C 53 % |
Calcium 7 % |
Iron 5 % |
Food Group | Exchanges |
---|---|
Fruits | 0 |
Vegetables | 1 ½ |
Fats | ½ |