Moroccan Okra Stew With Sweet Potatoes

Ingredients

• 3 sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 red onions (finely chopped)
• 400g okra (washed and halved with stem removed)
• 1 tin (400g) chopped tomatoes
• juice of 1 lemon
• 1 stock pot cube
• 2 teaspoons ras el hanout spice mix
• 2 tablespoons chopped parsley

Preparation

1. place the sweet potato in a pot with the water and bring to a boil. cook till soft and drain.
2. in a pot, heat the oil and sauté the onion until slightly browned.
3. add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute before adding the okra and stir fry for 10 minutes.
4. add the tomatoes, lemon juice, stock pot and ras el hanout. cover with a lid and let the ingredients simmer for 20 minutes.
5. garnish with parsley and serve over brown rice.