Quick and Easy Boiled Okra Greens

Cooked-boiled greens for best results of tender greens

Quick and Easy Boiled Okra Greens

Boiled okra greens is for you if you prefer your cooked greens to be style southern style soft.

In our feature photo these have not yet been boiled, as we prefer to saute them.

If you don't mind chewy greens and prefer to retain more of the nutrients, then you might want to try our sauteed okra greens recipes, and sautee them instead.

Course Vegetables

Cuisine American

Keyword boiled greens, boiled okra greens, boiled okra leaves

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 20

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 86kcal

Author Cooks

Ingredients

8 cups okra greens chopped or shredded
1/2 cup water for boiling add more if it evaporates before greens are tender.
1/2 teaspoon salt or to taste
1/4 teaspoon baking soda to tenderize

Instructions

CHOP or shred okra greens, removing thicker stems.
RINSE: swish in bowl of water, remove and spin in salad spinner to further spin off any debris
BOIL: add water, greens, salt and baking soda to the pot and bring water to boil.
COVER and reduce heat to simmer for 10-20 minutes until greens are soft and tender.
SEASON as desired, or add to your favorite dish, such as our sauteed okra greens recipe with onions, garlic, and chili peppers (or pepper flakes).

Notes

This makes 4 small servings or 2 larger ones. If you're vegetarians and so this is a larger portion of your meal, consider it a 2-serving quantity.

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