okra

okra

Whether you like your okra pickled, fried, or stewed in a gumbo, we have you covered. Full Belly has beautiful green and purple okra, available for a short time in the summer months. Don't be quick to pass up this unique vegetable as it is packed with vitamins and high in dietary fiber. Okra contains vitamin A which is great for improving eye sight and vitamin K, which is needed to strengthen bones. As a high starch vegetable, okra is a good addition for thickening soups and stews. It is best to store okra in the fridge and eat it fresh to obtain its full health benefits.

Available: July - September

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