Okra Facts

Okra facts and general information about okra.

Okra is Available:

 Summer

How Does Okra Grow:

Okra grow as a seedpod in a plant.

What to Look for When Buying Okra:

Choose small pods the size of a finger.

Okra Storage Tips:

Store in fridge crisper drawer and use within one-two days.

How to Cook Okra:

Steam for 3-5 minutes.

Okra Nutrition Facts:

Okra are high in fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Vitamin C and Vitamin B6.

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Okra Recipes: 

Okra and Vegetables Side Dish

1 pound fresh okra, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
1 onion, chopped
Fry Okra, tomato, and onion with a little butter in a skillet and serve as a side dish with chicken.

Okra Stir Fry

4-5 okra sliced
3 colored peppers sliced or chopped
1 onion, diced
1 lb. chicken strips or beef strips
1/4 Cup teriyaki sauce
1 teaspoon cornstarch
cooked rice
In a skillet, saute chopped onions for several minutes. Add meat strips and cook until no longer pink. Add in sliced okra and peppers and cook several minutes until vegetables are tender. In a separate bowl, blend  teriyaki sauce with cornstarch. Blend together and add into your skillet. Continue to cook until sauce thickens. If you'd like more sauce go ahead and add more teriyaki sauce. Serve over cooked rice.

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