Nutrition Information:

Okra is rich in Magnesium, Folate, Fiber, Vitamins C, K1 and A, and antioxidants. It can help support healthy pregnancy, heart health, and blood sugar.

Storage Tips:

Refrigerate unwashed, dry okra in the vegetable crisper drawer in a mesh produce bag. Okra will keep for a few days. Okra can be frozen without blanching and it won’t lose its texture or flavor. Okra is another veggie that is very popular pickled.

Uses:

Okra is delicious roasted, baked, or deep-fried. It is also a great addition to soups, stews, and gumbo.

Recipe Ideas:

• From foodnetwork.com, Stewed Okra and Tomatoes.

• Try this healthy Oven Roasted Okra recipe from eatingbirdfood.com.

• Fried Okra is a delicious southern dish. Try this recipe from thespruceeats.com.

• Try this Pickled Okra recipe from simplyrecipes.com by Elise Bauer for crunchy pickled okra.

• This Easy Baked Okra recipe from cooktoria.com.