In a wide sauce pan heat the olive oil. Add the onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes
Add the garlic and cook 1 more minute.
Add the tomato paste and cook for 2 more minutes stirring continuously.
Add the okra and sauté for 2 more minutes
Add the diced tomatoes, the parsley, the water, salt and pepper
stir to distribute the ingredients evenly
cook in medium heat for about 30 more minutes until the okra is tender, stirring sparingly. If you need to stir, do it as if you are folding meringue into cake batter.
Wen it is ready, remove from the heat and let it stand for 5 to 10 minutes.
Notes
Serves 4 as main dish, 8 as side dish. The nutritional information below is calculated for this recipe as a main dish.