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Asparagus
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Cut to similar size, grill or saute
6.7
vegan okra
substitute.
10 vegan substitutes for okra — top pick Asparagus at 67% function match.
all substitutes on this page are vegan
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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
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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
07
Corn
6.71 cup : 1 cup
Kernels add sweetness and body to gumbo
6.7
08
Zucchini
3.31 cup : 1 cup
Dice small, good in stews
3.3
09
Green Beans
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Similar shape, no slime, roast or fry
0.0
10
Snap Peas
0.01 cup : 1 cup
Similar pod shape, no slime when cooked
0.0
pitfalls to avoid
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Asparagus: No mucilaginous body; won't thicken gumbo
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Eggplant: Gets slimy when stewed — different slime than okra
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Celery: Celery adds crunch, not the slippery body okra gives
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Broccoli: No mucilaginous thickening for gumbo
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Nopales: Very similar mucilaginous quality; may be hard to find
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Bell Pepper: No mucilaginous thickening for gumbo
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Corn: Corn adds sweetness but no thickening effect
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Zucchini: No mucilaginous thickening; zucchini adds water
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Snap Peas: No mucilaginous body; crisp snap peas stay firm