Whether you opt for baked, grilled, or fried, okra is a versatile vegetable with plenty of recipes to enjoy it.
Though some people took this ingredient for granted due to its slimy texture, okra can be a wowzer at the family table, especially when paired with the right ingredients and spices.
Today, I’m revealing some of my all-time favorite recipes for okra, from sauteed patties, right down to Southern fried okra dishes. Hope you’ll like them!
This sauteed okra is a perfect side for chicken fried steak, pork chops, or braised chicken thighs. Also, it’s easy to put together. All you need is okra, olive oil, salt, and you’re good to go!
However, if you want the additional flavor to your sauteed okra, feel free to add herbs, spices, and other vegetables.
Get the recipe here.
2. Pickled okra
If you opt for pickled okra recipes, this dish is for you! You don’t have to go for a jar of pickled okra–you can make them at home!
The dill seed, red pepper, and garlic seasonings enhance okra’s wonderful and natural flavor.
Quick note: Allow the pickled okra in the fridge for three to four weeks before eating to bring its maximum flavor.
3. Roasted okra
There might be numerous roasted okra recipes out there, but this one is my favorite!
Why? Because every bite tastes like french fries! Expect no leftovers once you serve this roasted okra dish to your family table. It’s crispy and tasty.
Making them requires only three ingredients: fresh okra, avocado oil, and salt. Easy peasy!
Love roasting veggies? You’re going to love these roasted carrots too.
Here’s the recipe.
4. Okra curry
This okra curry is delicious when served with rice or quinoa. It has a handful of ingredients, but it’s totally worth it.
The addition of coconut milk creates that interesting flavor, while the curry powder and other spices offer a pop of spiciness to the curry.
If you’re a quest looking for fresh okra recipes to add to your recipe box, then this dish is what you’re looking for!
Check out the recipe here.
5. Baked okra and tomatoes
When it comes to baked okra recipes, I always choose this baked okra and tomatoes recipe. It’s so satisfying, especially when served with a drizzle of virgin olive oil on top and fresh parsley and dill. The recipe is more enjoyable with feta cheese and olives on its side. Yum!If you haven’t tried one, this okra dish is bursting with flavor from okra, tomatoes, and spices. The presence of red wine vinegar to the dish gives a tangy and a little sweetness.
6. Okra patties
These okra patties mix okra, onion, all-purpose flour, cornmeal, and baking powder, resulting in a delightful Southern-style snack.
They’re delectable when served with creamy broccoli salad, ketchup, or hot sauce.
If you’re adventurous, you can substitute the ingredients or add more spices to the patties.
Check out this recipe.
7. Grilled okra
Enough with BBQ chicken, fish, pork, burgers, and try something new at your next backyard party. How about grilled okra?
It’s a pretty simple recipe yet scrumptious enough to make you grab another bite.
This recipe’s highlights are the black and cayenne pepper that adds a hint of spiciness to the okra.
Here’s the recipe.
9. Tomato and okra soup recipe
This flavorful soup is made with a slew of hearty vegetables such as okra, fresh thyme, tomatoes, yellow onion, and soaked chicken broth. The result is phenomenal, especially with the inclusion of pancetta and different spices.
The recipe makes a fairly large batch, so store any leftovers in airtight bags in the fridge.
Here’s the recipe.
10. Okra with oyster sauce
This okra is bathed with an oyster sauce that’s so simple to make yet incredibly pleasing to the tastebuds.
It’s best when served as a main dish or a side along with your favorite grilled fish.
Quick tip: To make this recipe, you need to blanch the okra for a couple of minutes.
Full details of the recipe here.
11. Southern bacon and okra skillet
If you love bacon and okra at the same time, well, guess what – your next favorite recipe is right here!
This bacon and okra skillet is a must-have Southern side dish perfect for your next summer party. It mixes bacon, okra, apple cider vinegar, and spices.
It’s scrumptious when paired with sweet potato, grilled, or baked chicken. Enjoy!
Here’s the recipe.
12. Tanzanian coconut okra curry
Curry powder, apple cider vinegar, paprika, butter, and coconut milk make this okra-inspired curry extraordinary.
This Tanzanian coconut okra curry is an African recipe that’s perfect for your next weeknight dinner. It’s tasty served on top of white rice.
Check out the recipe here.
13. Stuffed okra
Butter, cumin seeds, onion, chaat masala, chili powder, and a splash of oil give this stuffed okra recipe a ton of flavor.
If you’re new to chaat masala, it’s a favorite powder mix among Indians consisting of different herbs and spices.
Every bite of this dish is crispy! You can pair them with your favorite sauce as a snack or served with rice.
Get the recipe here.
14. Rice and okra
You’ll never look at okra the same way again once you try this rice and okra recipe!
The addicting flavor won’t be achieved without the other ingredients such as turmeric, Italian herbs, red pepper flakes, coconut milk, and vegetable stock.
If your vegetable stock is missing in action, you can use water instead of this recipe. It still works fine!
Quick tip: Basmati and other long-grain rice varieties only work best for this recipe as they won’t get stuck together when cooked.
Find the recipe here.
15. Southern-fried okra
This recipe is one of my favorite fried okra recipes on hand. It’s made with cornmeal, buttermilk, and egg resulting in a crispy and savory appetizer perfect for serving at your next party.
These okra balls are heavenly when served with crunchy Asian slaw, classic Caesar salad, or Hawaiian macaroni salad.
Here’s the recipe.
The bottom line
Okra might not be the favorite ingredient of some people due to its slimy nature, but it’s a versatile vegetable that goes well with other ingredients.
Also, this underrated vegetable offers plenty of recipe variations that are worth-trying and worth-devouring. If you’re unfamiliar with cooking with okras, then this recipe list is the perfect place to start.
Feel free to share with us if you know some fresh and frozen okra recipes that aren’t mentioned in the list.
Okra recipes
Here are fifteen of my all-time favorite recipes for okra. Learn how to make them now!
Ingredients
- Sauteed okra
- Pickled okra
- Roasted okra
- Okra curry
- Baked okra and tomatoes
- Okra patties
- Grilled okra
- Okra fritters
- Tomato and okra soup recipe
- Okra with oyster sauce
- Southern bacon and okra skillet
- Tanzanian coconut okra curry
- Stuffed okra
- Rice and okra
- Southern-fried okra
Instructions
- Feel free to choose a few recipes to try
- Choose your top 3 picks.