OKRA

Okra is a unique and versatile vegetable that’s popular in many cuisines around the world, especially in Southern cooking, Indian, and Middle Eastern dishes. Okra is a long, green pod with a distinctive ridged texture. The pods are usually 3 to 5 inches long and taper to a point at the top. When cut open, the inside is filled with small, white seeds surrounded by a viscous, sticky substance.

Okra is low in calories and a good source of vitamins A and C, folate, fiber, and minerals like magnesium and potassium. The fiber in okra is particularly beneficial for digestion and maintaining a healthy gut.