25 Flavorful Vegan Okra Recipes You’ll Love

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.

1. File Okra Gumbo
2. Okra Soup
3. Garlic Roasted Okra
4. Air Fryer Okra
5. Okra a la Mexicana

Vegan File Okra Gumbo - Kenneth Temple

A New Orleans Vegan Gumbo is probably how the first gumbo was prepared. Then eventually, came the crabs and shellfish from the Gulf of Guinea. However,

Kenneth TempleKenneth Temple

1. File Okra Gumbo

If you’re familiar with the Creole cuisine of New Orleans, you will find some gumbo there. Have file okra gumbo from Kenneth Temple.

Okra Soup

Inspired by Indian flavors, this is an easy vegan okra soup recipe with ginger, madras curry powder, garam masala, tomatoes, and more.

Ugly Vegan Kitchenuglyvegankitchen

2. Okra Soup

We just got our first winter snowfall that stuck to the ground, so it’s time to snuggle up with a cozy blanket and have soup for supper. Here’s some vegan okra soup from Ugly Vegan Kitchen.

You may like these soup recipes.

Garlic Roasted Okra

This Garlic Roasted Okra is an incredibly delicious dish. Tender roasted okra with lots of garlic and flavorful seasonings.

Eat Something VeganTania Sheff

3. Garlic Roasted Okra

You can never have too much garlic on your food. Try this garlic roasted okra from Eat Something Vegan.

Crispy air fryer okra

Crispy air fryer okra with flavorful cornmeal breading is a snap to make. You only need five ingredients, plus herbs and spices, to make it.

Simple Vegan RecipesBecky Striepe

4. Air Fryer Okra

I’m not that great at using the air fryer, but maybe I need to practice using it more. One idea is to create air fryer okra with the help of Glue and Glitter.

Mexican Style Okra (Okra A La Mexicana) | Mexican Made Meatless™

This flavorful Mexican style okra is cooked with basic ingredients of Mexican cooking. This dish is a yummy vegan appetizer or side dish.

Mexican Made Meatless™Nancy Lopez & MexicanMadeMeatless.com

5. Okra a la Mexicana

One of my favorite cuisines is Mexican. Here’s some Mexican-style okra from Mexican Made Meatless.

You may be interested in having vegan Mexican recipes.

Bitter Bhindi (Bitter Melon and Vegan Okra Recipe) - Very Vegan Val

If you like bhindi masala, you’re going to love our play on this vegan okra recipe. Bitter melon and kala namak bumps up the complexity!

Very Vegan ValVery Vegan Val

6. Bitter Melon Bhindi

Okra goes by many names, and if you’re in India, bhindi is the Hindi word for okra. Try bitter melon bhindi from Very Vegan Val.

Vegan Stewed Okras and Tomatoes - Healthier Steps

Delicious southern-style Vegan Stewed Okras and Tomatoes, this flavorful stew is perfect to serve with rice, mashed potato or cornbread.

Healthier StepsMichelle Blackwood, RN

7. Steamed Okra and Tomatoes

Okra goes well with tomatoes. Have steamed okra and tomatoes from Healthier Steps.

Vegan Okra Etouffee - Alison’s Allspice

This vegan okra etouffee is a delicious plant based version of the classic cajun dish. It is a lick your plate worthy dish that anyone can enjoy!

Alison's AllspiceAlison’s Allspice

8. Okra Etouffee

Etouffee is a Cajun stew. Here’s an okra etouffee from Alison’s Allspice.

9. Fried Okra

My sister-in-law is from Texas, and she grew up eating okra. Even though she doesn’t make it in her own home, she still enjoys having fried okra at restaurants. Here’s fried okra from Mississippi Vegan.

African Peanut Stew

A delicious, bubbling pot of African Peanut Stew with eggplant, sweet potatoes and crunchy peanuts is the ultimate Fall comfort food.

Holy Cow VeganVaishali

10. African Peanut Stew With Eggplant and Okra

One typical African dish is peanut stew. Here’s a peanut stew with eggplant and okra from Holy Cow! Vegan.

The 15-minute Easy Okra recipe you need now | Spicy - WoonHeng

This 15-minute spicy okra recipe is easy and has a deliciously simple sauce which combined will make a perfect warm or cold dish.

WoonHengwoonheng

11. 15-Minute Okra

WoonHeng is a master of Malaysian cuisine. Try her 15-minute okra.

Easy Baked Okra

This is a simple, flavorful, and easy, Baked Okra recipe. Seasoned with paprika, salt, and a pinch of cayenne, for optimal flavor.

COOKTORIATania Sheff

12. Baked Okra

I enjoy baking veggies in the oven. Here’s baked okra from Cooktoria.

Baked Popcorn Okra - Vegan Richa

Baked Popcorn Okra. Okra /bhindi tossed in chickpea flour slurry, coated in spiced breadcrumbs and baked until crunchy crisp. Vegan Recipe, can be gluten-free

Vegan RichaVegan Richa

13. Popcorn Okra

I’m used to seeing popcorn chicken and shrimp, but here’s something a little different. Have popcorn okra from Vegan Richa.

Vegan Jambalaya

Vegan Jambalaya - A Louisiana inspired dish loaded with vegetables, rice, vegan sausage and big flavor! Easy to make in 1 pot.

Nora CooksNora

14. Jambalaya

Jambalaya is a popular rice dish in Creole and Cajun cuisines. Here’s vegan jambalaya from Nora Cooks.

Japanese Style Seasoned Okra (Vegan)

Japanese Style Seasoned Okra is a simple & light vegan Japanese side dish which is a perfect accompaniment for a bowl of rice.

Plant-Based MattersPlant-Based Matters

15. Japanese-Style Seasoned Okra

If you’re into Japanese cuisine like sushi and soba noodles, here’s the recipe for you. Here’s Japanese-style seasoned okra from Plant-Based Matters.

Pickled Okra Recipe

The peppercorns, dried chilies, and fresh dill in this pickled okra recipe make it delicious eaten on its own or as an appetizer.

A Couple CooksSonja Overhiser

16. Pickled Okra

Pickles are one of my least favorite foods, but many enjoy having food pickled anyway. Try pickled okra from A Couple Cooks.

Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad

This spicy Sichuan Okra Salad recipe is a Chinese-style cold dish that’s easy to make and very delicious. Try this new way to prepare okra!

The Woks of LifeJudy

17. Spicy Sichuan Okra Salad

I’ve been eating more salads lately. Maybe I should try this Chinese okra salad from The Woks of Life.

18. Lentil Sloppy Joes With Roasted Okra

The Korean Vegan now has a meal planner. To get a taste of it, check out this lentil sloppy joes with roasted okra recipe.

Kurkuri Bhindi - Crispy Vegan Okra Fries

These okra fries are amazing moreish, vegan, and gluten-free guilt-free snacks. The Indian kurkuri bhindi can also be baked or air-fried!

Oh My Veg!Ellanor

19. Kurkuri Bhindi

Kurkuri bhindi is a dish of okra fries. Have some kurkuri bhindi from Oh My Veg.

Southern Vegan Grits

These creamy southern vegan grits are topped with a spicy charred okra, tomato, onion, garlic, and corn sauté. No dairy needed!

Dora's TableDora S.

20. Southern Grits

In Alabama, shrimp and grits are a typical breakfast dish. If you prefer a veggie grits dish, make some Southern grits from Dora's Table.

Okra and grits are one of many traditional American recipes.

Vegan Okra Stew over Yellow Rice—from the Pantry! - Earth to Veg

Isa Chandra’s gumbo-inspired recipe for vegan okra stew is plant-based and delicious. Can be made using almost entirely pantry ingredients.

Earth to VegKelly

21. Okra Stew Over Yellow Rice

If you want something slightly different from soup, why not have a stew instead? Make okra stew over yellow rice with the help of Earth to Veg.

Zambian Food: Fresh Okra with Green beans – Zambian Kitchen

Ever tried mixing fresh okra with green beans? The combination is a tasty and healthy vegetable dish and easy to prepare.

Zambian KitchenPrecious

22. Fresh Okra With Green Beans

If you’re in Blue Earth, Minnesota, you will come across a massive statue of the Jolly Green Giant. If you like fresh or canned green beans, make fresh okra with green beans from Zambian Kitchen.

Mediterranean-Style Okra Recipe| The Mediterranean Dish

Hands-down the best way to cook okra! Okra recipe, prepared Mediterranean-style w/ tomatoes, onions, garlic, warm spices and a splash of citrus (bamya).

The Mediterranean DishSuzy Karadsheh

23. Mediterranean-Style Okra

My favorite food is falafel, which is one of many Mediterranean dishes. Here’s Mediterranean-style okra from The Mediterranean Dish.

Pan Roasted Okra Recipe ⋆ Easy Skillet Fried Okra on the Stovetop!

Pan Roasted Okra, a simple vegan okra recipes pan fried in olive oil and dusted with paprika-spiced cornmeal in a skillet. Easy, fresh, and delicious!

Fork in the RoadKristina Todini, RDN

24. Pan Roasted Okra

You can easily make this recipe if you own a cast iron skillet. Have pan roasted okra from Fork in the Road.

Butter Beans Pumpkin Okra Stew - Healthier Steps

This flavorful Vegan Butter Bean, Pumpkin, Okra Stew is so simple to make and delicious. Butter beans, pumpkin chunks, and okra.

Healthier StepsMichelle Blackwood, RN

25. Butter Bean Pumpkin Okra Stew

If you’re missing fall flavors, add some pumpkin to your cooking. Here’s a butter bean pumpkin okra stew recipe from Healthier Steps.

You may like having more pumpkin recipes.

Conclusion

I hope you found some new ideas on incorporating okra into your recipe routine. Next month, I will write some blog posts on vegan collard greens recipes and vegan black-eyed pea recipes in honor of Black History Month. Try making recipes with carrots, peas, winter squash, and asparagus if you like your veggies. I recommend creating recipes around pineapple, watermelon, apples, and pears if you love fruit like me. Happy New Year!