Recipes Fruits and Vegetables Vegetables Okra 14 Fantastic Ways to Cook With Frozen Okra By Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis Stacey Ballis is a novelist, cookbook author, food and lifestyle journalist, and recipe developer who specializes in culinary fiction, and empowering home cooks to create extraordinary cooking and dining experiences for themselves and their loved ones. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on June 3, 2020 Close Photo: Diana71 If you grew up eating okra, then you likely know exactly what to do with frozen okra. But if you are a later adopter to to the green, spiny vegetable, then you might be a little bit intimidated. Or if you only have used fresh, then cooking frozen okra recipes might not really be on your radar. But frozen okra is a great ingredient to keep on hand. It requires minimal to no prep, and is a vegetable that should absolutely be part of your repertoire. We did a deep dive into the best ways to cook frozen okra and found all kinds of fantastic options. If you are ready to get cooking frozen okra recipes, here are our favorites. 01 of 14 Egyptian Okra View Recipe Save Allrecipes Photo Start with this exotic recipe for Egyptian okra, which is a terrific side dish for lamb, chicken, or beef. See even more Vegetable Side Dish Recipes. 02 of 14 Okra and Tomatoes View Recipe Save happytocook Looking for a stewed side dish? This okra and tomatoes recipe couldn't be simpler, and the combo is delicious on its own or serve with rice. Everything You Need to Know About Okra 03 of 14 Beef and Okra Bamia View Recipe Save Karen If you want a one-pot meal, then this beef and okra bamia will certainly fit the bill. The rich stew is hearty and traditional. Get even more One-Pot Meals. 04 of 14 Catfish Gumbo View Recipe Save hsumm2840 Many gumbos use the natural thickening properties of okra to create the wonderfully rich base. This version with catfish shows it off at its best. 05 of 14 Okra and Kohlrabi Vegan Breakfast Hash View Recipe Save Diana71 Vegetarians and vegans love okra for its meaty quality. This hash of okra and kohlrabi takes two vegetables that don't get nearly enough love and makes them shine. 06 of 14 Okra Rice View Recipe Save Dee Fried rices of all kinds are a terrific use of vegetables, and this version with okra is a winner! The nuggets of okra provide a wonderful balance with the rice, and it is hearty enough for a main dish, or you can serve it as a side. Our Best Rice Side Dish Recipes 07 of 14 Okra Gumbo View Recipe Save Jessica.nemec This vegetarian take on a gumbo uses okra as the star instead of a supporting player, with terrific results. No One Cooks a Gumbo Like Your Mawmaw, But Even She Would Approve of These Cajun Recipes 08 of 14 Okra, Chicken and Rice Casserole View Recipe Save Alison Batt Looking for a one-pot meal that isn't a soup or stew? Try this okra, chicken, and rice casserole for a quick and easy supper for your family. 09 of 14 Vegan Caribbean Stew View Recipe Save gonefishn This Carribean influenced stew is one of those dishes that everyone will love, and it just happens to be vegan. A wonderful main dish for your next Meatless Monday. 10 of 14 Zesty Baked Gluten-Free, Corn-Free Okra View Recipe Save Tanja Rouintree Fried okra is a special treat, but you can make this baked version anytime! Bonus, it is also gluten-free, in case you are cooking for someone with an intolerance. See more Gluten-Free Side Dish Recipes. 11 of 14 Slow Cooker Veggie-Beef Soup with Okra View Recipe Save Brenda Hamil Martens There is nothing easier than a slow-cooker meal, and this beef and vegetable soup with okra is a one-pot wonder. 11 Slow Cooker Soup Recipes Under 300 Calories 12 of 14 Trinidadian Callaloo Soup View Recipe Save Linda T If you have never had callaloo, you are missing out! This version is from Trinidad, and frozen okra never shined so bright. 13 of 14 Wild Turkey Gumbo View Recipe Save Soup Loving Nicole One last gumbo, and this one might just be our favorite. Full of turkey and wild rice, it is like Creole penicillin! Just what you want on a cold day, or if you are feeling under the weather. 14 of 14 Slow Cooker Mediterranean Stew View Recipe Save Celeste Manwaring (Celly) People are often surprised at okra recipes from the Mediterranean, but this powerhouse pod has been spotted all over. We love this slow cooker stew for its simplicity and rich Mediterranean flavors. Browse all of our Okra Recipes. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit