Okra is in season right now (October) and it's not just for creole or jumbolaya! Okra is a favored vegetable in jumbos and jumbolaya because of it's gummy quality when cooked, adding to the thickness of the popular Southern dish. Although know for this sticky quality, when lightly steamed okra is a sweet crunchy snack perfect for dipping! To get kids excited about trying okra serve it with a small dipping bowl of buttermilk dressing!
To prepare, wash okra and place in a steamer basket. Fill a sauce pot with just enough water to steam the okra for 3 minutes. Leave the okra pods in tact to make for fun little dipping spears. Make sure the water does not touch the okra to avoid the slimy texture.
Check below for my simply Buttermilk Poppy Dressing!
Chop up for babies.
* Health Benefits of Okra
- Great source of dietary fiber, minerals, vitamins A, C and K; recommended in cholesterol controlling and weight reduction programs.
- The rich fiber and mucilaginous content in Okra pods helps smooth peristalsis of digested food particles and relieve constipation condition.
- Are rich in B-complex group of vitamins like niacin, vitamin B-6, thiamin and pantothenic acid.
- The pods are also good source of many important minerals such as iron, calcium, manganese and magnesium.
Buttermilk Poppy Dressing:
1/4 c plain yogurt
1/4 c buttermilk
pinch Stevia
1 t lemon juice
1/2 t poppy seeds
dash sea salt & freshly-ground black pepper
Okra is great for your gut! Excellent for total digestive health!
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