Substitute For Okra In Recipe

Best Okra Substitutes: Top 11 Alternatives Substitute Cooking

3. Zucchini. Zucchini might be the handiest substitute for okra as you can find it almost all over the world at decent prices. This fruit (yes, zucchini is a fruit) can replace many ingredients in a variety of dishes and you can cook it in several ways as well. The best way to use zucchini instead of okra is as a side dish. See more

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1. File powder. File powder or gumbo file is one of the thickening agents used in gumbo along with okra. The two can be substituted for one another and file powder is, in fact, the best okra substitute in the gumbo.
2. Cornstarch. Cornstarch is a corn extract that closely resembles flour and is, in fact, a carbohydrate often used as a thickening agent in pies, soups, casseroles, marinades, sauces, and other recipes.
3. Arrowroot. If you can’t eat cornstarch, arrowroot powder is a valid alternative. It is often used as a substitute for thickening agents in various recipes because it shares some characteristics with the most common flour-like powders.
4. Zucchini. Zucchini is so versatile that it works as a perfect substitute for many vegetables and fruits (zucchini itself is actually a fruit), including okra and cucumbers.
5. Green beans. Green beans are available year-round and make for a nutritious and juicy side dish when cooked alone, or they can also be added to your recipes.

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