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Pinakbet

Pinakbet

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Add pork; cook and stir until browned, 5 to 7 minutes.
  3. 3 Add prawns; cook and stir until they turn pink, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in tomato; season with salt and pepper, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir in zucchini, okra, green beans, eggplant, and bitter melon; cover and cook until the vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.

By lola

Spicy Air-Fried Okra

Spicy Air-Fried Okra

2.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Put the whole okra in a resealable plastic bag. Add oil, chili-lime seasoning, and salt. Seal and shake bag until okra is completely covered with oil and spices. Allow to rest for a few minutes, until the air fryer has reached its temperature.
  3. 3 Pour contents of the bag into the air fryer basket. Cook for 6 minutes. Toss the basket and cook until okra is crispy on the outside, about 6 minutes more.

By Buckwheat Queen

Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Roll okra in melted butter and then in Cajun seasoning. Cook okra on the preheated grill until charred, about 2 minutes per side.

By Mr Greekagojun

Air Fryer Okra "Fries"

Air Fryer Okra "Fries"

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  2. 2 Wash and dry okra, trim stems and tips, and slice in half, lengthwise. Place in a bowl and toss with olive oil and seasoned salt.
  3. 3 Put okra slices, cut-sides down, in the basket of an air fryer, in batches if necessary, and cook until crispy, 12 to 15 minutes.

By Bibi

Roasted Okra

Roasted Okra

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Arrange okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle with olive oil; sprinkle with kosher salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Roast in the preheated oven until okra is lightly browned and tender, 10 to 15 minutes.

By ncope

Air Fryer Roasted Okra

Air Fryer Roasted Okra

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat an air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place okra, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl; stir gently to coat. Arrange okra in a single layer in the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 10 minutes, tossing the basket halfway.
  4. 4 Toss the basket once more; continue to cook until crispy, about 2 minutes more.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Crispy Grilled Okra

Crispy Grilled Okra

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Wash and pat okra dry with a kitchen towel.
  3. 3 Toss okra in olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
  4. 4 Place okra on the preheated grill, perpendicular to the cooking grate, and cook for 2 minutes per side.

By MChele

Okra Rice

Okra Rice

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned, 7 to 9 minutes. Drain all but 1 tablespoon grease from the skillet. Crumble bacon and set aside.
  2. 2 Heat reserved bacon grease in the skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté until tender, about 3 minutes. Add crumbled bacon, okra, and chicken broth. Reduce heat and simmer until okra is tender and falling apart, about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Add rice to the skillet and pour in water. Cover and simmer until rice is fluffy, about 20 minutes.

By NCREE

Oven Fried Okra

Oven Fried Okra

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
  2. 2 Cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. Drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes. Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag. Place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
  3. 3 Remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

By Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Summertime Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

Summertime Stewed Okra and Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a 2-quart saucepan over medium-low heat. Saute onion and garlic in the hot oil until starting to caramelize, 15 to 20 minutes. Add tomato and okra; season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until okra has softened completely and tomatoes have yielded their juices, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Serve in shallow bowls with juices. Finish with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and a little more freshly ground black pepper.

By TheEchsChef

Fried Okra

Fried Okra

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak okra in beaten egg in a small bowl for 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Dredge okra in the cornmeal mixture, coating evenly.
  4. 4 Carefully place okra in hot oil; stir continuously. Reduce heat to medium when okra first starts to brown, and cook until golden. Drain on paper towels.
  5. 5 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Linda Martin

Grilled Okra Salad

Grilled Okra Salad

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat, and lightly oil grate.
  2. 2 Combine tomato, onion, vinegar, and salt in a bowl; set aside.
  3. 3 Cook okra on the preheated grill until slightly charred with a few black areas on skins, about 5 minutes. Toss okra into tomato mixture; serve.

By Ingrid Taojo

Air Fryer Fried Okra

Air Fryer Fried Okra

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place egg in a shallow dish and beat; gently stir in sliced okra.
  2. 2 Combine cornmeal and flour in a gallon-size resealable plastic bag. Drop 5 slices of okra in the cornmeal mixture, zip the bag, and shake. Remove breaded okra to a plate. Repeat with remaining okra slices.
  3. 3 Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 the breaded okra slices in the basket of the air fryer and spray with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes. Shake the basket and mist okra with cooking spray again. Cook an additional 4 minutes. Shake the basket one last time and cook for 2 minutes. Remove the okra from the basket and salt to taste.
  4. 4 Repeat with remaining okra slices.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Un-Slimy Okra

Un-Slimy Okra

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.
  2. 2 Combine okra and tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour in olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir to evenly coat vegetables. Mix in panko bread crumbs. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and okra is lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes.

By Sarah Garment Stone

Okra Fritters

Okra Fritters

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine okra, tomato, and onion in a large bowl. Add grits, eggs, salt, and pepper and mix with your hands until well blended. Shape the mixture into 2 1/2-inch-wide patties, about half as large as a hamburger.
  2. 2 Heat oil in a cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add fritters and cook until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Flip with a spatula and cook until browned on the other side, about 5 more minutes. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.

By Tiger Sand

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

Slow Cooker Chicken and Sausage Gumbo

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
380 min
Total
400 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Whisk in the flour to form a thick paste until smooth, about 3 minutes.
  2. 2 Reduce heat to medium and continue cooking, whisking constantly, until the flour turns a dark reddish-brown roux, about 15 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  3. 3 Pour water into a slow cooker.
  4. 4 Stir in the roux, sausage, chicken, okra, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  5. 5 Cover and cook on Low for 6 to 7 hours.
  6. 6 Skim off fat with a spoon.

By learntosink

Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes

Chicken Stew with Okra, Corn, and Tomatoes

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a deep, 12-inch non-stick skillet over medium heat. Season each chicken thigh with Cajun seasoning and black pepper. Add chicken to shimmering oil and cook until browned, about 5 minutes per side.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer until the chicken is almost done, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 160 degrees F (71 degrees C).
  3. 3 Increase heat to medium, add okra, corn, and tomatoes, and bring to a boil. Replace lid, reduce heat to low, and simmer until vegetables are soft and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F (74 degrees C), about 10 more minutes.
  4. 4 Mix water and cornstarch together in a small bowl and stir into the sauce rapidly until thickened, about 3 minutes.

By Bibi

Kingombo Patatas

Kingombo Patatas

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix cornmeal, salt, and pepper together in a large resealable plastic bag; add potatoes, okra, and onion. Seal bag and shake until vegetables are coated with cornmeal mixture.
  2. 2 Heat cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking. Place vegetables in the hot oil and cook until potatoes are tender and okra and onion are browned, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cooked vegetables to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

By SONNYCHIBA

Mom's Purple Hull Peas

Mom's Purple Hull Peas

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Place purple hull peas into a large pot; pour in enough cold water to cover peas. Bring to a boil over high heat.
  3. 3 Add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice.
  4. 4 Reduce heat to medium-low; add bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper.
  5. 5 Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

By SAMARTHUR

Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra) in the Air Fryer

Kurkuri Bhindi (Crispy Okra) in the Air Fryer

4.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place thawed okra in a bowl. Preheat an air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Meanwhile, heat oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in gram flour, salt, chili powder, coriander, chaat masala, cumin, and amchoor; cook and stir until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and add to okra; mix until okra is fully coated. Transfer okra to the air fryer basket.
  3. 3 Cook in the preheated air fryer for 5 minutes. Flip okra and continue to cook, flipping in 5-minute intervals, until cooked through and crispy, 5 to 10 more minutes.

By Hindustanisakhisaheli

Beef, Tomato, and Okra Stew

Beef, Tomato, and Okra Stew

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
40 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large, deep skillet or pot over medium heat. Add beef, onion, bell pepper, butter, and garlic. Saute until vegetables are soft, onion is translucent, and beef is browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, okra, water, chicken base, seasoned salt, and garlic powder.
  2. 2 Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let simmer, stirring occasionally, about 30 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

By m0rdsithh

Turkey and Okra Soup with Barley and Bacon

Turkey and Okra Soup with Barley and Bacon

4.0

Prep
35 min
Cook
480 min
Total
995 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine turkey broth and chicken bouillon in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Place bacon in a skillet over medium heat; add garlic and black pepper. Cook and stir until bacon is crispy, about 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate; blot to remove as much fat as possible.
  3. 3 Stir bacon mixture into the slow cooker. Add turkey, red onion, barley, rosemary, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  4. 4 Cook, stirring every half hour, on Low for 7 1/2 hours (or high for 3 1/2 hours). Stir okra and parsley into soup and continue cooking for 30 minutes more.
  5. 5 Cool soup to room temperature and refrigerate, 8 hours to overnight. Skim any solid fat off the top and heat soup on the stovetop.

By Ed Haley

Okra, Corn and Tomatoes

Okra, Corn and Tomatoes

4.5

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Place bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir to release some of the juices, then add the onion and okra. Fry until tender and browned, stirring constantly. Be careful, as this tends to brown quickly.
  2. 2 Pour in the tomatoes, and simmer over medium heat for 20 minutes. Mix in the corn, and simmer for another 10 minutes. Season with file powder, salt and pepper, and serve.

By TXGIRLSX3

Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

Malaysian Lady Fingers (Okra)

5.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a wok or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir garlic in hot oil until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in shrimp, okra, red chile peppers, and belacan. Cook and stir until chilies begin to soften and shrimp start to turn opaque and pink, about 2 minutes. Pour in water and soy sauce. Cook and stir until okra is tender and sticky, 2 to 4 more minutes.

By dkny919

Baked Chicken and Okra

Baked Chicken and Okra

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
120 min
Total
130 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread the rice over the bottom of a 10x15 inch baking dish. Layer the chicken pieces, tomatoes, okra, and bay leaves on top of the rice. Pour the broth and reserved tomato juice over the ingredients and season with salt and pepper.
  3. 3 Cover and bake for 2 hours, until the chicken is tender and falling off the bone. Remove the bay leaves. Serve in large bowls with plenty of rice and sauce.

By HOMEKEEPER

Egyptian Bamia

Egyptian Bamia

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
130 min
Total
145 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir onion in hot oil until translucent, about 7 minutes. Mix in lamb, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until lamb is lightly browned, 5 to 10 more minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in water and tomato sauce; season with salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to low. Simmer lamb in sauce until very tender, at least 1 hour, adding more water as needed. Stir occasionally.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  4. 4 Stir okra into lamb mixture, adding more water if necessary, and bring to a boil. Spoon bamia into a 2-quart baking dish and adjust salt and black pepper; cover the dish with aluminum foil.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until okra is tender, about 45 minutes; uncover for last 10 minutes of baking.

By Felicia Manocchio

Spicy Spaghetti with Okra

Spicy Spaghetti with Okra

Prep
30 min
Cook
70 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  2. 2 Combine spaghetti sauce, okra, sausage, water, mushrooms, hot sauce, onion, bell peppers, garlic, and olives in a large pot; bring to a simmer. Rinse ground beef and add to the pot. Continue to simmer for at least 1 hour.
  3. 3 While sauce simmers, bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook spaghetti in the boiling water, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, about 12 minutes. Drain.
  4. 4 Spread spaghetti on serving plates. Cover each with some Cheddar cheese. Add some sauce and top with Parmesan cheese.

By Allrecipes Member

Southern Style Beef Stew

Southern Style Beef Stew

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
90 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef; quickly brown on all sides. Add stewed tomatoes, tomatoes with chiles, okra, lima beans, and corn. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium; simmer for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Add potatoes; simmer until beef is very tender, about 30 minutes more.

By KIMMYKIM1

Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Chili

Vegetarian Pumpkin Spinach Chili

3.9

Prep
25 min
Cook
200 min
Total
225 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the tomatoes, pumpkin, vegetable juice, okra, broccoli, carrot, zucchini, onion, pumpkin pie spice, sugar, vinegar, chili powder, salt, and pepper in a slow cooker; cook on High until the vegetables are tender, 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Stir the vegetarian ground beef crumbles, fava beans, and spinach into the tomato mixture; continue cooking until completely warmed, 20 to 30 minutes more.

By Dani

Lemony Grilled Okra

Lemony Grilled Okra

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
  2. 2 Toss okra with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
  3. 3 Grill okra on the preheated grill until 1 side is bright green with visible grill marks, about 5 minutes. Turn okra, cover grill, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Transfer okra to a serving bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme.

By Di