I think many people outside of the US South underrate this important vegetable.
It's related to the hibiscus, those pretty flowers, but is quite edible, full of vitamn D and folic acid, and has almost minimal calories and high amounts of lubricant fiber.
Best of all, you can make a very simple gumbo in minutes:
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp flour
a pinch black pepper
Heat these together until browned (not burned).
2 cups okra, cut in 1/4 rounds
2 cups tomato
2 large green peppers, cut
2 cups water
You can add any other vegetable ingredients you like, up to 3 cups worth, or proportional amount. I add beans, zucchini, soybeans, chickpeas, yellow squash, corn.
Cook on low for thirty minutes. Remove from heat. If you want authentic died in the durn wool okra, add file (sasafras powder) in 2 tbsp amounts here. Serve over rice.
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