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Vegan Frozen Okra Recipe

Published: Oct 24, 2023 · Modified: Oct 27, 2023 by Amira · This post may contain affiliate links which won’t change your price but will share some commission.

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Vegan frozen okra recipe flavored with coriander, fresh cilantro and tomato sauce. One of the best vegan recipes for frozen okra.

Okra torte on a plate.
A simple side dish great if you are an okra lover.
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  • ❤️ Why You'll Love It
  • 📝 Ingredients
  • 🥄 Instructions
  • 🍽️ Serve with
  • 👍 Amira's Tips
  • 🧺 Storage
  • 📣 Related Recipes
  • 💚 More Okra Recipes
  • Frozen Okra Recipe (Vegan)

❤️ Why You'll Love It

  • An easy recipe with few simple ingredients.
  • The best way to use of a bag of frozen okra no need to let the okra thaw.
  • Vegan, low carb and gluten free recipe.

Add to that its catchy presentation, tartness and mouth watering for okra lovers.
I've always enjoyed okra since I was in elementary school, back then we only had Fridays as a weekend and back to school again on Saturdays. So guess what?, Thursday was - and still- my favorite day of the week. I remember back then, when my mom wanted to surprise me, she used to make me an okra stew.

Since then, I'm always trying to savor this veggie with new recipes. When my mom was talking to me about this recipe, I knew immediately that I've to try it. Lemon and cilantro  play a surprisingly delicious role in this dish.
You will hardly notice the slimness of okra in this dish as frying it first in olive oil then tossing it with lemon juice helps cut the slimy texture you get with this seedy vegetable.

📝 Ingredients

Note: This is an overview of the ingredients. You'll find the full measurements and instructions in the recipe card (printable) at the bottom of the page.

  • A bag of frozen okra
  • Olive oil, you can use vegetable oil or avocado oil.
  • Onion
  • Tomato sauce
  • Green bell pepper and fresh tomato.
  • Lime juice and cilantro.
  • Coriander powder.
  • Salt and black pepper

🥄 Instructions

Note: This is an overview of the instructions. The detailed instructions are in the recipe card below.

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Frozen stewed okra dish with a rich delicious sauce is the ultimate vegan comfort food.
  1. Saute frozen okra in hot oil on high until for about 5-8 minutes or until they turn a bit golden brown then add chopped cilantro and half the coriander and stir for a couple of minutes. Take the okra out on a plate lined with a paper towel to absorb excess oil. Remove paper towel and squeeze lime over, sprinkle with salt and mix then set aside.
  2. Return pan to medium heat, add more olive oil and saute onion until translucent. Add tomato sauce, ¼ cup of water and season with salt and pepper.
  3. In an oven safe dish add slice bell pepper and tomato wedges to the bottom of the dish and top with a couple of tablespoons of the tomato sauce we just made.
  4. Arrange half the fried frozen okra on top in a single layer then add half the remaining tomato sauce. Make the final layer by arranging the remaining okra then pour the remaining sauce over. Cover and bake in a 350F oven until done.

🍽️ Serve with

  • Unleavened bread is easy to make and does not require any special ingredients or equipment. All you need is flour, water, olive oil and salt.
  • Try this delicious and easy to follow Lebanese rice recipe, perfect side dish for any Middle Eastern meal. Garnish with fresh herbs or toasted pine nuts to boost flavors.
  • Lebanese Pita Bread Recipe is a pillowy fluffy bread of the Middle East that store bought cannot even come close to.
  • A fluffy rice like this Instant Pot Basmati Rice is a delicious side dish.

👍 Amira's Tips

  • Quickly frying frozen okra on high makes it less slimy.
  • Cilantro and lime is a flavor combination we love. However, if you do not like cilantro you can use parsley instead or skip it.
  • This recipe used small whole frozen okra, you can use cut okra or fresh okra pods.
  • Spiced up okra is a favorite so if you like it add a pinch of cayenne pepper too.
  • Saute some fresh garlic with onions or add some garlic powder for more flavor.
  • If you've always had texture issues with okra try finding baby okra, they are way better.

🧺 Storage

Refrigerate: Store leftover okra in an airtight container and refrigerate for three to four days.

Freezer: In a freezer-safe container, cooked frozen okra will technically keep for 6 months. However I recommend consuming it within 3 months.

Reheat: Allow frozen okra to thaw in the refrigerator overnight if frozen. Then, add to a large saucepan and warm on low heat for 15-20 minutes. Adding a splash of water is recommended.

📣 Related Recipes

  • Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables are bursting with Mediterranean flavors from a special spice mix of oregano, sumac, dried basil and more.
  • Does your family love green beans? This Mediterranean Green Bean Casserole is a flavorful classic side dish made heartier with potatoes.

💚 More Okra Recipes

  • Bamya or Bamia is delicious okra stew in tomato and pepper sauce. Bamya is a middle eastern dish, popular year round.
  • This Okra Beef Stew is how my mom used to cook okra. Tender beef cubes, okra, onions all cooked in flavorful perfectly spices tomato sauce. Perfect with a side of rice or bread.

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This dish is perfect for a meatless dinner or you can add ground beef to the sauce in between layers but honestly it is more delicious this way. Serve this flavorful okra with white rice or pita bread.

Okra torte on a serving plate garnished with parsley.

Frozen Okra Recipe (Vegan)

This frozen okra recipe is vegan, low carb and gluten free. Delicious tangy okra in flavorful tomato sauce.
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Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Arabic, Middle Eastern
Diet: Gluten Free, Halal, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time: 15 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 95kcal
Author: Amira

Ingredients

  • 1 (12-14oz) Frozen Okra
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 1 can tomato sauce 15 oz
  • 1 Tablespoon tomato paste
  • ¼ cup water or vegetable stock
  • 4 Tablespoons olive oil
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon ground coriander
  • juice of half a lime
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 Roma tomato cut into wedges
  • 1 green bell pepper sliced

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350F and spray a 16-oz oven dish with cooking oil. Set aside.
  • Heat half the olive oil and fry the frozen okra on high for 5-8 minutes.
  • Add the cilantro and half the dry coriander and stir for a couple of minutes then take the okra out on a plate.
  • Add lemon juice to the okra season with salt and pepper and mix well.
  • On the same pan heat the remaining oil, saute onions until translucent.
  • Add the tomato sauce, paste, water, and the rest of the coriander season with salt and pepper. Bring to a light boil then turn heat off.
  • In an oven dish arrange bell pepper and tomato slices at the bottom and top with 2-3 tablespoons of the sauce.
  • Arrange half the fried okra on top then pour half the remaining tomato sauce.
  • Arrange the remaining okra then top with the remaining tomato sauce. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cooked to your liking.
  • let it cool down then flip it over on the serving plate.

Notes

  • Serve with your favorite hot sauce on the side for an extra kick.
  • Please check the nutrition disclaimer policy.

Nutrition

Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Sodium: 421mg | Potassium: 332mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 523IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Jonathan Bryans

    May 24, 2024 at 9:54 am

    5 stars
    Simply superb!! And great for diabetics!!

    Reply
  2. mariam

    July 28, 2015 at 1:47 am

    this is amazing...very popular in jordan too.....do u thaw the frozen okra or fry frozen? ty in advance

    Reply
    • Amira

      July 31, 2015 at 12:08 pm

      I did not thaw the okra Mariam, I sauteed it while it was frozen :).

      Reply
  3. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella

    March 10, 2015 at 12:39 am

    What a great idea! I usually have no idea what to do with okra!

    Reply
  4. Maureen | Orgasmic Chef

    March 09, 2015 at 6:23 pm

    I never tasted okra until I left Maine to go to Tennessee to college. I looked at the hairy pod thing and thought, "Why would anyone eat that?" When I cut into one the first time I thought, "Ewww." LOL Now it's a real favorite of mine. This torte is lovely.

    Reply
  5. Norma Chang

    March 09, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Very clever and creative use of okra, I would never have thought of this, thanks for sharing. Your presentation is beautiful.

    Reply
  6. Fran @ G'day Souffle'

    March 07, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    I don't see okra offered in supermarkets very often, but I do like it. I love your 'circular' presentation!

    Reply
  7. Hotly Spiced

    March 07, 2015 at 3:55 pm

    I've only had okra a few times as it's not a vegetable common in Oz. On the occasions I've eaten okra I've really enjoyed it and it's always been combined with tomatoes. Your torte looks fantastic. Not going to school on a Friday but having to go on a Saturday sounds very strange! xx

    Reply
  8. Henna

    March 07, 2015 at 10:42 am

    This is such a unique way of serving Okra! Okra is such a hard vegetable to work with, because the sliminess isn't everyones cup of tea, but I love that it's cooked in oil first, and then the lemon and tomatoes help. Looks great my dear sister!

    Reply
  9. Bam's Kitchen

    March 07, 2015 at 4:30 am

    Just gorgeous! I have never seen anything like this before. After reading your ingredient list I know it has to be so delicious. Thanks for introducing me to this fun idea!

    Reply
  10. Evelyne@cheapethniceatz

    March 04, 2015 at 3:46 pm

    Never saw an okra dish served this way and so pretty. I am a big fan of okra so will be giving this a shot soon for sure.

    Reply
  11. John@Kitchen Riffs

    March 04, 2015 at 11:23 am

    This is inspired! Love okra, but never ever thought to make a torte out of it. But I will. 🙂 Thanks for this.

    Reply
  12. Coffee and Crumpets

    March 04, 2015 at 10:45 am

    This is beautiful, Amira. Makes an impressive dish for dinner parties. I'm not a fan of the stickiness of okra so I'm glad to see that this dish isn't slimy!

    Reply
  13. Joanne T Ferguson

    March 03, 2015 at 7:59 pm

    G'day and what an interesting dish Amira!
    Thank you for allowing me to learn something new!
    Cheers! Joanne

    Reply
  14. Denise Browning@From Brazil To You

    March 03, 2015 at 7:16 pm

    Amira, my dear, how interesting. I love okra but I've never tried as a torte. What a creative twist!

    Reply
  15. Liz

    March 03, 2015 at 6:41 pm

    How nice you can make this with frozen okra, because I don't think I've ever seen fresh in our markets! I've only added okra to soups and stews, but I know I'd love this torte.

    Reply

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