Boiled Okra Recipes

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SOUTHERN OKRA

This recipe dates back generations in my family. I enjoy it so much because I can use the fresh vegetables that are so abundant here in the South.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11



Southern Okra image

Steps:

  • In a small shallow bowl, combine the sugar, flour, salt and pepper; set aside. In a small saucepan, cover and cook okra in boiling water for 10 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside. , In a large skillet, saute onion and green pepper in oil until tender. Stir in the tomatoes and reserved sugar mixture; cook for 5 minutes. Add okra. Heat through, stirring as little as possible. Serve with rice if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 5g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 333mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups sliced fresh okra
Boiling water
1 medium onion, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and chopped
Cooked rice, optional

BOILED OKRA

In a 1930's cook book a mention on how southern cooks kept the "slime" off of okra. I tried it and man-oh-man! Tis good!

Provided by Swampy

Categories     Vegetable

Time 11m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3



Boiled Okra image

Steps:

  • Place okra in a sause pan and cover with water, and add lemon juice.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.
  • Bring to boil.
  • Simmer for 8-10 minutes.
  • No longer!
  • The taste is great!
  • Not mushy, but not crisp at all.
  • I used the frozen, cut okra.
  • The lemon juice adds a wonderful kick to the taste.

2 cups okra
salt and pepper
3/4 teaspoon lemon juice

UN-SLIMY OKRA

Roasting the okra with tomatoes keeps it from being slimy, and a dusting of panko adds a touch of crunch to mimick fried okra without the added fat from frying.

Provided by Sarah Garment Stone

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Roasted Vegetable Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6



Un-Slimy Okra image

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the okra and tomatoes in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the vegetables are coated with oil. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir. Spread the vegetables on to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the okra is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 347.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

½ pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
olive oil
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup panko bread crumbs

BAKED OKRA

This is an easy recipe for okra. I found it in Country Living last summer and it's been a real hit with my family and friends. I always thought okra was a little slimy when boiled, but it's crispy and delicious when baked

Provided by af071175

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4



Baked Okra image

Steps:

  • Put okra in ziploc bag with a tablespoon or two of olive oil and shake until coated.
  • Spread okra on baking sheet and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes, turning pieces over once halfway through cooking.

1 lb okra
1 -2 tablespoon olive oil
salt
pepper

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