Okras in tomato sauce with white cheese
Igor Gjozinski
8/21/2025
Updated on
4/29/2026
Public
Classification
Category:
Main Dish
Cuisine:
Macedonian
Difficulty:
Medium
Servings:
3
Total Weight:
925g
Meal Role:
Main Dish
Fit & Sate:
Light & Quick
Time Breakdown
Preparation
15m
Cooking
35m
Total Time
50m
Meal Prep Info
Glycemic Index:
Low (50)
Nutrition
3
370
Calories
3
21.1 g
Protein
3
25.4 g
Carbs
3
25.3 g
Fat
Sugar:
4.4 g
Fiber:
4.7 g
Saturated Fat:
0 g
Unsaturated Fat:
0.1 g
Trans Fat:
0 g
Cholesterol:
0 mg
Sodium:
258.7 mg
Calcium:
2.6 mg
Iron:
0.1mg
Potassium:
254.8mg
Salt:
0.1g
Ingredients 7
Servings:
okras
300
Gram
99.0
5.7g
22.5g
0.0g
Tomato
300
Gram
54.0
2.7g
11.7g
0.6g
tomato paste
20
Gram
16.7
0.4g
4.3g
0.0g
Sheep Cheese
300
Gram
930.0
54.0g
36.0g
75.0g
Salt
2
Gram
0.0
0.0g
0.0g
0.0g
Black pepper
1
Gram
2.6
0.1g
0.7g
0.0g
Dry Hot Red Paprika flakes
2
Gram
6.3
0.2g
1.1g
0.3g
Cooking Instructions
Okra is an excellent source of fiber and vitamins, and combined with a rich tomato sauce and aromatic spices, it becomes an irresistible Mediterranean meal. The perfect idea for a light lunch or a nutritious dinner.
1. Prepare the okra: Wash the okra thoroughly and trim the stems. Be careful not to crack open the okras.
2. Infuse the oil: Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic, oregano, and paprika flakes. Sauté for 1 minute, until fragrant.
3. Cook the okra: Add the okra to the skillet and sauté for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until tender.
4. Add tomatoes: Stir in the diced tomatoes and cook for 10 minutes, allowing them to release their juices.
5. Enrich with sauce: Add the tomato sauce and sauté for another 5 minutes.
6. Finish with cheese and herbs: Gently fold in the diced white cheese and fresh basil leaves. Season with salt, black pepper, and a pinch of hot paprika flakes if desired.
7. Serve: Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm, either as a main vegetarian dish or a side.
- This dish stores well in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days in an airtight container.
- For a lighter version, reduce the amount of cheese or opt for a lower-fat feta.
- The glycemic index is relatively low due to the high fiber content of okra and tomatoes.