Vegetables

it loses its color when cooked! The lovely reds and magentas fade to a brownish-green. Just as delicious but not quite as colorful. Fun Fact:… Read More »Does Red Okra Turn Green?

13 Okra Varieties to Love Cow Horn. Emerald. Go Big. Hill Country Red. Louisiana Green Velvet. Perkins Long Pod. Red Velvet. Silver Queen. What is… Read More »What Is The Best Tasting Okra?

Their color comes from anthocyanins – a natural plant pigment. Red okra is sometimes called magenta or purple okra. Other names for okra include ladies’… Read More »What Makes Okra Turn Red?

Okra should be harvested every other day. Pod size will vary with variety, but length will generally be 4 to 6 inches. Test larger pods… Read More »How Do You Know If Okra Is Tough?

A fresh okra pod will have white seeds hidden within it. Avoid buying okra that looks brown, shriveled, dry or decayed. Those who avoid okra… Read More »What Color Should Okra Seeds Be?

Emerald Okra is a Cajun-cooking favorite vegetable. The long, deep green, ribbed pods of this okra variety are very tender. Emerald Okra is a prolific… Read More »What Is Emerald Okra?

Does Red kind of Okra Really Taste Different from the Green? Nope… not really. The flavor is generally mild and the greatest variation between varieties… Read More »Does Purple Okra Taste Like Green Okra?

Why is Okra Slimy? Most, if not all, plants produce mucilage or a “thick, gluey” substance that plays a hugerole in storing water and food,… Read More »Why Is My Frozen Okra Slimy?

Fresh okra should feel firm but not hard. Look for bright green pods with unblemished skin. A little browning on the stem shouldn’t be a… Read More »What Does Good Okra Look Like?

The one downside to red okra is that after heat preparation the anthocyanins that color the lovely reds and magentas fade to a khaki-green. Still… Read More »Why Is My Red Okra Green?