Veggie of the Month for August: OKRA

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Roasted Okra

Roasting okra is a healthy alternative to frying. The outside of the pod becomes crispy while the inside remains tender, and the lack of cutting involved allows you to completely avoid the slime. Roasted okra is the perfect finger food and a great snack even for those who don’t claim to be veggie lovers. My family eats it like popcorn!

Here are the simple steps to roasting okra:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2. Wash and dry about 12 3-inch pods per serving, but do not cut off the ends.
3. Put on a cookie sheet prepared with olive oil, and spray the okra with olive oil.
4. Bake about 15 to 20 minutes, or until beginning to brown.
5. Try roasting on the grill as well.

Tips and Recipes from the Produce Lady

Be Inspired to Cook with Okra

by feasting your eyes here and learning how to make Indian-style Okra with Tomatoes, Pickled Okra and yes, even Okra Pie!

How-To Harvest Okra
Wondering what okra plants look like? how to harvest okra? when to harvest okra? what to do with okra that got too big!?  Watch this video made at the Briggs Avenue Community Garden!