Products

Okra

Also known as: Ladies' Finger

Category:

Vegetables

Seasonality:

All Origins
Mexico
USA

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Low
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Low
August: Low
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

January: Medium
February: Medium
March: Medium
April: Medium
May: Medium
June: Medium
July: Low
August: Medium
September: Medium
October: Medium
November: Medium
December: Medium

Uses

The okra pod resembles an elongated lantern in shape and has soft green coloring. It is characterized by rows of tiny seeds and a slippery texture. Its versatility allows for okra to be added to many different recipes. It is very popular in Creole dishes and is the base ingredient in gumbo. Okra may be steamed, boiled, pickled, sautéed, or deep-fried. Use okra in soups and salads or add it to your menu as a delightful side dish. Avoid cooking okra in pans made of iron, copper or brass, as their reactive properties turns the vegetable black.

Selection, Storage & Handling

Okra from Melissa’s is hand-selected for excellent quality. When buying fresh okra, choose bright colored pods with no signs of spotting or molding. Okra is very sensitive and should stored in a paper bag in the warmest part of the refrigerator for 2-3 days.

For availability, please use our store locator or contact us at 1.800.588.0151 and/or hotline@melissas.com.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 6 pods (83g)

Amount Per Serving
- Calories 30
- Calories from Fat: 0

% Daily Value*
- Cholesterol 0mg 0%
- Fiber 1g 4%
- Protein 0g 0%
- Saturated Fat 0g 0%
- Sodium 15mg 1%
- Sugars 2g 0%
- Total Carbohydrate 6g 2%
- Total Fat 0g 0%