![]() The other reason I went without bacon was to keep that fresh okra flavor which tends to get lost in the midst of that glorious bacon. I decided to ax the bacon to make a true plant-based vegan version. Bacon is usually the first ingredient in the pan and then the onions and garlic are sautéed in the grease before the other ingredients are layered in. In my experience, stewed okra flavor begins with bacon. ![]() I ain’t saying you have to have it on your menu to be considered legit, I’m just saying you got more to prove to me aka the soul food snob! If I go to a “soul food” joint and stewed okra ain’t on the menu, I’m already suspicious of said joint. Leveled up stewed okra featuring simple spices heated in oil to dial up flavor and infuse the okra and tomatoes with even more complex flavor for a great side dish in a matter of minutes. With each spoonful, you'll experience the hearty essence of the South, where time-honored recipes bring together the freshest ingredients to create flavors that warm the soul and leave you craving for more. ![]() This classic Southern side dish, steeped in Southern and soul food traditions, combines the delicate flavors of tender okra pods and juicy tomatoes, simmered together in a delicious mix of herbs and spices. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for daily inspiration for family friendly keto recipes.Welcome to the comforting and soulful world of stewed okra and tomatoes. Cauliflower mash with boiled eggs is so good, even the biggest potato mash worshippers love it! This will be delicious combination and my whole family love this. If you're on low carb or keto diet or a lifestyle, I recommend you to serve this delicious comfort stew with this cauliflower mash with boiled eggs. I work and I have small children so Instant pot is my way to eat freshly cooked meals every day. You can cook old fashioned way on the stove for at least 1 hour or you can use your slow cooker or instant pot. I connect it with fall and winter and they say it's great support to immunity. There is a pinch of powdered garlic and a pinch of cinnamon. Turmeric is anti inflammatory spice, great for fall and winter dishes. Even if you count every carb, don't skip this part of the recipe. Sautéed onion is giving special aroma and that's the base for this type of stew. You can cook it in a slow cooker or instant pot. As long as you cook it, the taste is better. I like to cut it in small pieces and cook it for a long time with chopped onion, red pepper and beef. I use fresh okra from the garden but you can use frozen or even canned if it's available to you. So you get delicious, thick, hearty meal, especially in combination with slow cooked meat that is falling apart. On keto you can't use starch or flour for thickening so this is great low carb and healthy alternative. Okra or bamia is great for keto stews, sauces or meat soups because it is thickening. So I decided to make this delicious okra stew with beef as a fusion of Bosnian & Mediterranean keto style dish. Fortunately my mum is growing okra, bamia or bamija, as we call it here, in her garden. It's interesting how we can't even buy it in stores in Croatia. ![]() One of the ingredients very often used in Bosnia is okra. This meal is inspired with Mediterranean and Bosnian traditions combined with my personal touch. I live in Croatia, but I have strong connection with neighboring Bosnia and especially with Bosnian cuisine. This is Mediterranean, Balkan way to prepare beef and okra stew. Okra beef stew is delicious low carb keto comfort meal with okra or bamia.
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