If you’re wondering how to cook okra, you’ve come to the right place!
We’ve compiled this list of easy Okra Recipes so you always have plenty of ways to prepare that unique veggie, also known as ladies’ fingers.
Though some people may steer away from okra, having heard that it is slimy, all you need to know the right recipes to cook with okra. When cooked correctly, okra can be either creamy or crunchy, depending on the cooking method.
You’ll find great okra dishes like soups and stews, stir frys, roasts and so much more in this great okra ideas list!
Cook your way through all of these great okra recipes. We’re sure some will become new family favorites!
How to Cook Okra – The Best Okra Recipes:
1. Brunswick Stew
Brunswick stew is a tomato based stew with meat and veggies that’s flavored with barbecue sauce. It’s exact origins are unknown, but both Georgia and Virginia claim it as their own.
There are different variations, but this version features three types of smoked meats, okra, corn and lima beans for a super hearty dish.
2. Fried Okra
Fried okra is a Southern staple side dish, and one of the best okra recipes for beginners.
This recipe has okra slices dredged in buttermilk and cornmeal, then fried crispy. It’s a great side dish to have in your recipe collection.
Get the Recipe @ dinneratthezoo
3. Gumbo
Bring the flavors of New Orleans to your kitchen with this authentic Gumbo recipe!
It is made with a dark roux, fresh veggies including okra, and your choice of meat, making every spoonful of this Gumbo so delicious and comforting.
Get the Recipe @ gimmesomeoven
4. Roasted Okra
Here is how to make the best Roasted Okra around! Baking it in a hot oven might be the best way to cook this green vegetable.
This recipe will be your favorite way to make okra. Roasting leads to a creamy flavor, so it’s perfect for those who are leery to try it.
Get the Recipe @ healthyrecipesblog
5. Mediterranean Style Okra
This Mediterranean Style Okra is an easy, healthy, and delicious recipe made with okra, tomato, onions, and exotic spices.
With great Mediterranean flavors, you can enjoy this crowd-pleasing dish year-round. Perfect for any weeknight dinner.
Get the Recipe @ themediterraneandish
6. Bhindi Masala
Bhindi Masala is a simple, yet delicious okra stir fry from India. It’s combined with tomatoes, onions and plenty of warm spices.
It’s a great meatless meal to enjoy with rotis or rice.
Get the Recipe @ cookwithmanali
7. Air Fryer Okra
It seems everyone is in love with this magical new kitchen gadget, the air fryer.
Well, if you try cooking okra in it, you’ll see why. It turns out perfectly crispy, with no need for all the oil and mess.
Get the Recipe @ platedcravings
8. Four Ingredient Okra Stir Fry
As the name implies, this easy Okra Stir Fry only requires four ingredients!
It’s smoky and spicy, and takes only minutes to make. It’s one of our favorite okra recipes.
Get the Recipe @ omnivorescookbook
9. Pickled Okra
These pickled okra are great to have around, either as an ingredient for a number of dishes, or just to munch on.
This recipe uses the refrigerator method, eliminating the need for canning.
Get the Recipe @ biscuitsandburlap
10. Okra Stew
This super easy West African inspired okra stew has unique seasonings that blend together beautifully.
The dish is great on it’s own, but it’s thick enough to be used as a sauce for meat or fish.
11. Jambalaya
Jambalaya is a Louisiana classic rice dish that’s loaded with meats, veggies and seafood.
There are many variations to the dish. Though not all have okra, this version does, and it goes great.
Get the Recipe @ cookingclassy
12. Grilled Okra
Grilling can add such great flavors to vegetables. These grilled okra are no exception.
Threaded onto skewers and generously seasoned, they’re a great summer side dish for your cookouts.
Get the Recipe @ easydinnerideas
13. Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad
This Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad recipe is very simple and easy to prepare. The okra is quickly blanched, and then stir fried in flavorful Chinese sauces and spices.
The dish is bold, hot, and satisfying.
Get the Recipe @ thewoksoflife
14. Okra Pilau
Southern Okra Pilau is absolutely delicious and easy to make with okra, rice, bacon, and onion.
It’s a flavorful and versatile side dish commonly seen in the Lowcountry.
Get the Recipe @ spicysouthernkitchen
15. African Okra Soup
This okra soup would be better described as a stew, because it’s so rich and hearty.
Filled with fish, shrimp and goat meat, along with the star okra, it’s a bowl that will keep you full for a long time.
Get the Recipe @ lowcarbafrica
16. Southern Succotash with Sausage
In this dish, okra and fresh tomatoes are sautéed with smoked sausages, along with other veggies like corn and peppers.
It’s a quick Southern side dish that goes great with lot of mains.
Get the Recipe @ saltysidedish
17. Indian Stuffed Okra
This Indian Stuffed Okra, or bharwa bhindi, is a popular Indian dish featuring okra stuffed with peanuts and spices.
It is commonly eaten as a meatless main with rotis or parathas.
Get the Recipe @ ministryofcurry
18. Garlic Roasted Okra
Quick, easy and flavorful, this garlic roasted okra is a simple side dish that you’ll definitely want to try.
Cooked at high temperatures, it becomes tender and caramelizes nicely.
Get the Recipe @ eatsomethingvegan
19. Summer Vegetable Thai Green Curry
Summer Vegetable Thai Green Curry is bursting with fresh eggplant, okra, and bell peppers in an ultra-creamy coconut curry broth.
This makes a fabulously healthy, summer meal that’s full of exotic flavor.
Get the Recipe @ okonomikitchen
20. Pimento Cheese Okra Bites
Pickled okra stuffed with pimento cheese, then fried. Is that not the ultimate Southern finger food?
Try this recipe at your next potluck or get together, the crowd will love this unique appetizer.
Get the Recipe @ lifeloveandgoodfood
Wow, who knew okra was so versatile? The only question now is, which one of these easy okra recipes do you feel like tonight?
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The 20 BEST Okra Recipes
This collection of easy Okra Recipes will show you a variety of ways to cook the vegetable also known as "ladies' fingers".
Ingredients
- okra
- seasonings
Instructions
- pick a recipe that looks good
- gather ingredients
- cook your new favorite okra recipe
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