Enjoy the Southern staple with these expert-approved ways to eat okra. Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Credit: Getty Images Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a ...

Unless you grew up eating okra, the vegetable can be intimidating to use. It's all thanks to its mucilage, a slimy substance that can be off-putting to some. However, when cooked properly, okra can ...