okra??

[unhappyang]

has anyone eaten this on induction, and if so, does it cause any stalls/effects, or is it a good source of veggies? I loveee fried okra, but wanted to check first



Ang

SW-187 CW-156.5 GW-130

[Elizellen]

Re: okra??

I would say that as okra is a sort of fruit with seeds in like peppers it would be included in the 'salad vegetable' list so as long as you are not breading it or dipping it a batter containing flour etc before cooking it you would be fine!

[Mirya]

Re: okra??

i had this on induction like 3 times a week. i love okra, fried, baked, steamed, mixed with other veggies. mmmmmmm

[not2late]

Re: okra??

Okra is an Induction Veggie

http://www.atkinsdietbulletinboard.c...ead.php?t=6781

Vegetables
You can have two to three cups per day of:

alfalfa sprouts
daikon
mushrooms
arugula
endive
parsley
bok choy
escarole
peppers
celery
fennel
radicchio
chicory
jicama
radishes
chives
lettuce
romaine lettuce
cucumber
moche
sorrel
These salad vegetables are high in phytonutrients and provide a good source of fiber.

Other Vegetables
You can have one cup per day of these veggies if salad does not exceed two cups. The following vegetables are slightly higher in carbohydrate content than the salad vegetables:

artichoke
celery root
pumpkin
artichoke hearts
rhubarb
asparagus
chard
sauerkraut
bamboo shoots
collard greens
scallions
dandelion
snow peas
bean sprouts
dandelion greens
spaghetti squash
beet greens
eggplant
spinach
broccoli
hearts of palm
string or wax beans
broccoli rabe
kale
summer squash
brussels
kohlrabi
tomato
bean sprouts
leeks
turnips
cabbage
okra
water chestnuts
cauliflower
onion
zucchini
If a vegetable, such as spinach or tomato, cooks down significantly, it must be measured raw so as not to underestimate its carb count.

A couple of years ago, I found a wonderful recipe (Induction friendly too!) for fried okra in a book by Mark Bittman. The recipe was developed by an Indian chef in NYC.

Anyhow, you need fresh, raw okra. Slice the okra lengthwise (Bittman said this reduces the sliminess) into quarters. In a pot, heat up oil, like peanut or another oil that can withstand high heat frying. Then drop in the okra into the hot oil. Fry until the okra turns a light brown---watch it carefully because it can burn easily. Remove from the oil, drain on paper towels and season with whatever herbs and spices you like. The recipe in Bittman's book used an Indian spice mixture called 'chat masala' to season the fried okra.

[Elizellen]

Re: okra??

Good post, Megs - I looked and looked but just didn't spot the word 'okra' in either list
gotta get my eyes checked maybe

So one cup per day is fine on induciton.