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Steamed Okra
Steamed Okra might just be one of the simplest and healthiest side dishes you can make. This Southern favorite has a reputation for being slimy, but when it’s cooked right, it’s tender, fresh, and one of my family’s favorite summer side dishes. This healthy steamed okra recipe is one of my favorite summer sides—quick, simple, and family-friendly. Steamed okra is proof that the simplest recipes can also be the most delicious. With just a pot and a handful of fresh okra, you can have a nutrient-packed side dish on the table in minutes.
Ingredients
Optional additions
Instructions
With a steamer basket
- Step 1
Fill a pot with 1–2 inches of water and bring to a boil. Place steamer basket over boiling water.
- Step 2
Place okra in the basket, cover, and steam. Whole okra should steam for 3-5 minutes, until tender but still bright green. Cut okra pieces should steam for 2-4 minutes.
Without a steamer basket
- Step 3
Place okra and 1/4 cup water in a pot. Cover and cook 3–4 minutes until tender.
- Step 4
Drain and season as desired.
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