141 okra recipes

Bean, okra, and tomato soup simmered with a ham bone for deep smoky flavor. A Southern classic that turns leftover ham into a hearty, satisfying soup.

Fried okra soup with salt pork, lima beans, corn, tomatoes, and cabbage simmered into a thick Southern vegetable soup. Browning the okra in pork drippings adds smoky depth and keeps the okra from getting slimy.

Southern-style smothered okra and eggplant slow-cooked with tomatoes, bell pepper, and apple juice until meltingly tender. No oil needed in this hearty, no-fat vegetable dish.

Fresh okra cornmeal muffins with Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and chopped onion. Savory Southern cornbread muffins with a crispy crust from preheated pans.

Chicken and okra stew braises bone-in chicken with tomatoes, white wine, and a quiet pinch of cinnamon. The okra soaks in vinegar first to tame the slime before baking. Greek-style one-pot meal.

Louisiana-style okra and shrimp gumbo built on a dark roux with oysters added in the last five minutes. Served over rice with the holy trinity of celery, onion, and bell pepper.

Southern fried okra with green tomatoes, jalapeno, and cornmeal crust. Pan-fried as one big cake then flipped, giving you golden crunchy edges with tender vegetables inside.

Southern shrimp and okra soup with fresh tomatoes, corn cut off the cob, and a touch of cayenne. A light, brothy bowl packed with garden vegetables ready in 30 minutes.

Moroccan-style okra and chickpea tagine simmered with tomatoes, red bell pepper, cumin, ginger, and a swirl of harissa. A vegan North African stew where blanching keeps the okra tender, not slimy.

Indian-style okra with onions cooked in ghee with cumin, fennel seeds, turmeric, garam masala, and a blended onion-garlic-ginger paste. Vegetarian and richly spiced.

Okra shoyu-zuke: quick Japanese soy-pickled okra and onion with rice vinegar and soy sauce. A crisp, umami-packed side dish ready in minutes.

Pickled okra (lady's fingers) marinated in vinegar then chilled with chopped tomatoes, red onion, and fresh ginger. A bright, tangy summer side.

Mediterranean beef and okra stew: chuck simmered in a Dutch oven with onion, garlic paste, tomatoes, and whole okra pods. A rustic Balkan-style braise that cooks unattended.

Indian-spiced sweet and sour okra simmered with garlic, cumin, turmeric, and lemon juice. A vibrant vegan side dish that turns okra skeptics into believers in 40 minutes.

If you're having guests over, then try serving this succulent seafood dish that will have everyone giving compliments to the chef.

Greenbow County okra gumbo simmers shrimp and crab in a deep chocolate-brown roux with okra, tomato, and the holy trinity. A Louisiana-style seafood gumbo served ladled over hot rice.