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Bamia (Okra Stew)
Bamia (Okra Stew) is a vegetarian lunch from Middle Eastern cuisine. It is made with okra, tomato, onion and garlic. One serving has about 200 kcal, 6 g protein, 25 g carbs and 10 g fat.
Did you know? A Southern classic where okra is double-coated and fried. Cut okra small for crispiness. The dish is gluten-free with cornmeal. Best served with remoulade.
Updated · nutrition is an estimate per serving

- Diet
- Vegetarian
- Course
- Lunch
- Cuisine
- Middle Eastern
- Calories
- 200 kcal
- Protein
- 6 g
- Style
- Healthy
Main ingredients
Quantities depend on the cook; the videos below show the method step by step.
Nutrition per serving

200kcal / serving
- Protein
- 6 g 11%
- Carbs
- 25 g 47%
- Fat
- 10 g 42%
- Fibre
- 8 g
| Iron | 4mg |
|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 500mcg |
| Vitamin C | 30mg |
How to make Bamia (Okra Stew): videos
Quick answers
Is Bamia (Okra Stew) vegetarian?
Yes. Bamia (Okra Stew) is vegetarian: none of its main ingredients is meat, fish or egg.
How many calories are in Bamia (Okra Stew)?
About 200 kcal per serving, with 6 g protein, 25 g carbohydrates and 10 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.
Where is Bamia (Okra Stew) from?
Bamia (Okra Stew) comes from Middle Eastern cuisine.
What is Bamia (Okra Stew) made of?
The main ingredients are okra, tomato, onion and garlic.
When do you eat Bamia (Okra Stew)?
Bamia (Okra Stew) is usually eaten as a lunch.








