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25 Vegan Okra Recipes

Okra adds a unique flavor and texture to dishes, whether you enjoy it in a gumbo, stir-fry, or pickled. Try these vegan okra recipes today.

Megan McFadden

Jan 1, 2022 — 10 min read

Introduction

I’m unfamiliar with okra, but I noticed its prevalence while researching recipes for my most recent blog post on vegan African recipes. I thought it would be a great topic to start in 2022 due to Kwanzaa. If you aren’t aware, Kwanzaa is a celebration of African-American culture, and okra is pretty popular in Kwanzaan dishes because it is one of the food symbols of the African Diaspora.

Try these vegan okra recipes today, including but not limited to the following.

File Okra Gumbo
Okra Soup
Garlic Roasted Okra
Air Fryer Okra
Okra a la Mexicana

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