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Okra, a common ingredient that appears in Indian and southern cooking, is actually a fruit that is eaten as a vegetable! Famous for its slimy texture, okra is delicious when prepared properly. It can also be cooked in many ways: steamed, scrambled or fried, stewed or baked.
When steamed or braised, it can get even more slimy, but there are easy tips to minimize that factor and cook delicious okra dishes! These 25 Best Okra Recipes would make a great main course or even a side dish. So whether you’re already an okra fan or new to tube greens, give these easy okra recipes a try.
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What is okra?
These long, green vegetables are actually the seed pods of the okra plant (scientific name, Abelmoschus esculentus). They are commonly known as women’s fingers (because of their appearance!) or Okro. Native to West Africa and South Asia, okra features in many popular indigenous recipes and can act as a thickener.
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When is okra in season?
The okra plant is grown in tropical, subtropical, and warm temperate regions around the world, but its peak seasons are June and July. Because of where these vegetables thrive, they are popular in the southern United States, parts of Africa, the Middle East, the Caribbean, and South America.
What does okra taste like?
Okra has different flavors depending on how it is cooked. When fried, it has a nutty flavor. When steamed, it becomes quite slimy, but tastes quite sweet. It’s definitely an acquired taste, but enjoyed by millions around the world!
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What to do with okra
Try pickled okra, for example, for a spicy treat. Another crowd favorite is the cheese-stuffed okra wrapped in bacon. Persian Style Okra Stew takes okra to another level and so does the humble Buttermilk Okra Panzanella Salad!
Everyone has a favorite okra recipe, and we’ve selected 25 of the biggest hits (that aren’t just gumbo) that feature versatile okra as the main ingredient. Be sure to pin the dishes you want to try below!
25 Best Okra Recipes
Nicoise Salad with Okra Biscuits
Alice Randall
Shrimp and Sausage Gumbo with Okra
istock
Butternut Squash Okra Gumbo
kathy ester
Okra, Chickpea and Tomato Curry
Okra fried with cornmeal
Okra and tomatoes
Okra Creole Chicken
Persian Okra Stew (Khoresh Bamieh)
Okra stuffed with cheese and wrapped in bacon
Ham and Pickled Okra Roll-Ups
oven roasted okra
Indian Okra Stir Fry – Microwave
charred okra
Indian-style Bhindi Masala (sautéed onion and okra)
Buttermilk Okra Panzanella
Okra and Grilled Tomato Skewers
Quick Gumbo with Grilled Grits
Skillet Fried Garlic Okra
Bacon Wrapped Okra Poppers
Okra Cornmeal Cakes
Tuscan Style Okra Panzanella
Okra and Tomato Casserole
Spicy gumbo with shrimp and sausage
Easy Refrigerator Pickled Okra: Two Ways
Sharon Palmer Red Beans and Okra Jambalaya
Fried okra stuffed with pepper jack cheese
Okra Pilau
Fried okra with pecan crust
Plain Roasted Okra
Maque Choux of Okra and Corn
Sautéed Okra with Chili and Lime
Chicken Okra Stew
okra potato hash
