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By Lauren Scott, Arizona Farm Bureau Intern

I already know what you’re thinking. When you are trying to whip up a quick lunch or dinner for your family you don’t think of including okra. You probably go for carrots, green beans, or squash; in other words, things you and your family are familiar with. These are also veggies grown here in Arizona. You might not realize it, but we grow okra here too!

Okra doesn’t have a very strong taste, which means it can be combined with lots of different fruits, veggies, and meats to create one-of-a-kind, flavorful dishes. Try breading it and baking or frying it the first time you serve okra to your family. Otherwise, try one of these delicious dishes!

1. Hearty Hamburger Stew
2. Roasted Okra
3. Fried Okra
4. Okra Patties
5. Okra and Tomatoes
6. Okra Salad
7. Pickled Okra
8. Ham & Okra Roll Ups
9. Okra Curry
10. Okra Ratatouille
11. Egyptian Beef and Okra
12. Okra Gumbo
13. Cajun Fried Okra
14. Skillet Okra and Rice
15. Okra Soup with Shrimp
16. Easy Indian Style Okra
17. Turkish Okra Casserole
18. Garden Salad with Fried Okra Croutons
19. Sweet and Sour Okra
20. BBQ Okra

Don’t be intimidated by a veggie you’ve never cooked before! Okra is easy to use, and a great place to start when wanting to spice up your meals.

At Fill Your Plate we are always looking for new recipes. If you love cooking with okra leave your favorite recipe in the comments!