7 Reasons We Seriously Love Okra. Seriously.

If you think you don't like okra, you're definitely mistaken. You love it fried, stewed, on a skewer, in a taco and stuffed with cheese. This fiber-packed pod is your good friend, and is hitting the seasonal market as we speak. Get a head start with 7 of the many reasons we're talking about this awesome vegetable: recipes, stories, and yes, an explanation for the slime. Delicious slime.

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