01
Asparagus
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cut to similar size, grill or saute
6.7
okra substitutes
10 substitutes · avg score 5.0 · Slender, ridged green pods with small edible seeds, a grassy flavor, and a naturally mucilaginous texture that thickens dishes. Central to Southern U.S. gumbo, Cajun and Creole cooking, Indian bhindi masala, Middle Eastern bamia, and Caribbean stews; also fried or preserved.
quick swaps (averaged across uses)
02
Eggplant
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Gets silky when stewed; cut thick to reduce slime
6.7
03
Celery
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Adds body to gumbo, use file powder to thicken
6.7
04
Broccoli
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Florets work in stir-fry and curry dishes
6.7
05
Nopales
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cactus paddles have similar mucilaginous texture
6.7
06
Bell Pepper
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Adds color and mild flavor to stews
6.7