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Cut the bloom off the plant right at the very back of the bloom. Gather about six to eight blooms. Wash them off and remove the center, or stigma, then rinse them off under cool water to remove any dirt and pollen. Next, lay the blooms on a cookie sheet with the bloom facing up and lightly drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Take a stick of softened cream cheese and mix in bacon bits, a sprinkle of chopped cilantro and finely chopped jalapeños (if you want a little kick!). Put them in the oven at 350 degrees for about 7 minutes or until the cream cheese begins to melt and get a bit gooey. Take out of the oven and immediately sprinkle chopped chives on top. Serve.
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Sounds yummy! I do stuffed squash blossoms, but I'm not that creative - I just stuff a cherry or grape tomatoe in the middle and saute them. -
Okra blossoms are too pretty to cook. I often wonder if I grow them for the Okra or to look at the flowers.Comment
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No, you must first dredge them in egg and dip in panko bread crumbs and put a dollop of ricotta in the middle with your tomato and then sauté themOriginally posted by Glitter Brunello View PostComment
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OKRA BUDDY PLANTS
Not wishing to create a gardening site, however maybe while on the subject someone would share info on what buddies with Okra... any at all? I know okra cast shade so lettuce might benefit from that. I see a field where collards are growing and two large rows of okra grow in the middle of the field.
. . . Any others?RobertComment
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The only companion/compatible plant I've found was peppers.Originally posted by RESORT2ME View PostComment
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We grow okra for the many uses. Those planning to do so, I recommend reading this http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Okra .Originally posted by tonyg View Post
Surprising, to learn much of the plant is edible.RobertComment
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