Bamia (Okra)

Recipe from The Sephardic Cooks (Congregation OR VeShalom Sisterhood)

Ingredients:

2 pkg. frozen or 1 lb. fresh okra

1 clove garlic, minced or 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1 fresh tomato or 2 Tbsp. tomato sauce

juice of 1/2 lemon

2 Tbsp. oil

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 cup water

Directions:

Place all ingredients except okra in a shallow pan and bring to a boil. Add washed fresh okra or partially separated frozen okra.

Cover and simmer for about 20 minutes. Uncover and bake in a 350 degree oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until lightly brown.

Makes 6 servings.