39 Okra Recipes You Need
This crisp, summer-abundant staple finds it's way around a frying pan! Not to fret, there's still some delicious fried okra in the mix, but there are so many more ways to prepare this veggie than meet the eye.
Ham & Okra Roll-ups
“These are so good, and very pretty on a tray. We’ve always had the pickle rolls but never tried it with pickled okra. They look like flowers on the tray!”
-mommyoffour
Roasted Okra
"This was so easy and flavorful. I never knew you could roast okra! Delicious.”
-Mrs.Jack
Okra Skillet
“How have I never had okra until now? This was phenomenal. So tasty and simple to make. I loved all the flavors in there!”
-anniesnomsblog
Fried Okra With Crispy Parmesan
"Delicious! A different take on southern fried okra. The final result was wonderful!”
-breezermom
Spicy Roasted Okra
“So excellent! I had never roasted okra, but it turned out very tender and flavorful. I’m so happy I picked this unique recipe, one that I’ll make again.”
-breezermom
Oven-Roasted Lemon-Parmesan Okra
"This oven-roasted okra was really delicious. We loved the lemon and parmesan combination.”
-DailyInspiration
Southern Fried Okra
"Fantastic, and now our only way to fix it! We love it with a pot of pinto beans and ham hock — and of course, crusty cornbread slathered with butter."
-flowerqueen
Roasted Okra, Tomatoes & Garlic
“A deliciously different way to prepare fresh garden produce.”
-PaulaG
Bacon & Okra Rice
“A great side if you need to save time. The starch and veggies are all in one pot. It’s a family favorite!”
-Tread
Cornmeal Fried Okra
“A great basic recipe for yummy fried okra! The paprika is a nice touch.”
-Sharon123
Bamya
“This was excellent! We used okra from our garden. It’s more tender and almost sweet. We’ll make this weekly until okra season is over!”
-Everybody eats when
Authentic Southern Fried Okra
“The portions of this recipe were perfect! This made two batches and it was excellent. Having the cornmeal batter finally stay on the okra was so nice.”
-Sugar Rushay
Spicy Shrimp & Okra
“This is a very spicy dish that has a unique, tangy flavor. The combination of okra and Serrano peppers isn’t for everyone, but people who love both ingredients should enjoy the combination!”
-rpgaymer
Creole Okra
"Such an easy and healthy dish. The cayenne pepper adds just the right amount of kick without taking away from the other flavors. I served this as a vegetarian meal with a side of corn scones.”
-Debbwl
Okra Fritters
“I’d never made okra fritters with parmesan, but I loved the addition. Just the right amount of spiciness, and great flavor!”
-Dreamgoddess
Okra & Chickpea Tagine
“This spiced dish is full of Moroccan flavor, and can be made in a tagine or large saucepan. You can play around with this recipe, I like to add a cup of sliced mushrooms!”
-blucoat
Okra Pilau
“The okra in my garden has taken off and is doing quite well. The Cajun in me was screaming for hot sauce and I gave in! I’ll make this again.”
-PaulaG
Cajun-Fried Okra With Creamy Chili Sauce
“Very good okra! I used fresh okra from the garden, picked just this morning.”
-mightyro_cooking4u
Egyptian Beef & Okra
“This is really good comfort food. I love tomatoes and okra together!”
-Dienia B.
Barb's Gumbo
“Wow! This is a wonderful recipe. I made this last night for my family, and we loved it.”
-mommyoffour
Okra, Onions & Mushrooms
This simple sauté focuses on the main ingredient: okra. Onions, mushrooms, salt and pepper are all that are added to enhance the flavors and textures of this healthy green vegetable.
Lamb Tagine With Okra & Quince
“Served with couscous and a garnish of preserved lemon on the side, you just might imagine eating outside under a partially open tent, looking out on the desert, all shimmering and silver beneath the starlit Moroccan sky.”
-French Terrine
Potato & Okra Jhalfrezi
This dish is inspired by a classic Indian dish called Jhalfrezi, which is typically made with chicken and bell peppers. The combination of spices enhances the flavor of the okra while soaking into the potatoes, making for a mouthwatering dish.
Okra Creole
"This is the first time I've had okra, and this was delicious. A wonderful blend of flavors and very simple to make. I'll definitely make this again."
-Kristyl
Pollo, Quimbombó Y Platano (Chicken, Okra & Plantain)
"Wow! Cuban food rocks. The flavors really came together well in this dish. The only thing I'd do differently is adjust the cooking time which was was too long. The vegetables were reduced to a mushy stew. Would have liked if they held their shape more for better visual appeal. Added this to our regular meal rotation."
-WizzyTheStick
Okra Goulash
"Loved this! I used frozen okra so only cooked for about two hours and it was awesome. I also used twice the okra and probably at least two tablespoons of Cajun seasoning.”
-KLBoyle
Gumbo With Shrimp, Crab & Andouille Sausage With Okra
“Sprinkled with file gumbo for a finishing touch. Great recipe. This is really great if you have access to fresh seafood!"
-breezermom
Okra, Corn & Tomatoes
"This looked too simple to be good. I've made okra and tomatoes for years, but this was a twist I wanted to try. The only thing I added was half an onion to the okra. Mine looked totally different, more fresh looking and not as stewed looking.”
-Audrey A.
Evelyn's Pickled Okra
"I made these last year and everyone in my family has been begging me to make them again. They even went so far as to buy me cases of okra! My husband said they were too garlicky, but my uncle said they needed more garlic. I thought they were yummy and wonderfully crunchy!”
-BeatnikIvy
Okra & Tomatoes
“At first I thought this was too simple to really be good. Plus I have never liked okra. But after tasting, this recipe blew me away! The flavors really come together and take the slime away from the okra. Thank you for sharing this classic.”
-pheebess
Curried Okra
“I have never liked okra before, but since it is good for your health I really wanted to try to like it. Well, with this recipe I don't have to try to like it, it is really good!! I think next time I'll add more curry powder for a little more flavor, but it was really delicious and not slimy at all!”
-Mommy2two
Bhindi Bhaji (Fried Stuffed Okra)
"This recipe is so simple and quick to make. I served it with rotis.”
-Spice girl
Madhur Jaffrey's Sweet & Sour Okra
"Score! This is an over-the-wall home run recipe! Man, oh, man, are these pods good! If you like okra you will adore this dish. My pods were tiny so I just cut them in half. A tip I have learned is the less you mess with cut okra pods the less slimy it will be so toss and stir as little as possible. Terrific dish. Loved it."
-Pot Scrubber
Pakistani-Style Bhindi Ka Salan (Okra Curry)
"A very nice dish! Favors were subtle and I think the leftovers were even more tasty than the first time around. Next time I make it I may toss in a fistful of chopped cilantro for some extra complexity."
-Aram5262
Okra With Green Chilli
"The coriander and lemon really shine through in this dish. The okra is quite refreshing and would go nicely with a curry with lots of heat. Tasty and quick to prepare!”
-AmandaInOz
Callaloo (Creamy Spinach & Okra)
“This was a very good recipe. I love soups and wanted to try something different. This is excellent!”
-nygalcooking