Easy Recipes for Fresh Okra

grilled okra with chipotle sauce

Fresh Okra: A Southern Staple

Fresh okra is in abundance right now. It’s frequently referred to as “lady fingers” (due to its tapered shape) outside the United States and is perhaps the most quintessential of all Southern vegetables. The deep-green pods are fat and cholesterol free, have only 31 calories per cup, and are terrific sources of vitamins C and K, folic acid, and manganese. Whether you love it fried, pickled, or stewed, here are six easy recipes for getting the most out of this fresh vegetable. And if you’re near the town of Irmo, South Carolina, don’t miss their annual Okra Strut festival every September.

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