Wash and trim 1 kg (about 2 lb) of okra. Drain in a colander. Peel 2 tomatoes and dice them into the bottom of a freezer bag. Place the okra on top. Drizzle with the juice of half a lemon. Peel and add the remaining 1 tomato on top. Seal the bag and turn it upside down a few times with your hands (to distribute the lemon juice). Place in the freezer. (You can do this with half a kilo or more.)

About This Recipe

Okra is a vegetable rich in magnesium, fiber, iron, and calcium, as well as vitamins A and C. Experts recommend consuming it at least once a week during the summer months. Thanks to its rich minerals, it helps increase the body's fluid balance while providing essential vitamins and minerals. Belonging to the mallow family, okra grows in warm climates. In our country, okra is cultivated in the Marmara and Aegean regions and is considered a cultural vegetable. It is especially well known to be widely consumed in Japan and India.

Thanks to antioxidants found in okra — such as quercetin, catechin, epicatechin, rutin, and procyanidin — it is one of the most effective vegetables in preventing diabetes. It prevents constipation. It strengthens bones. Thanks to the high amount of vitamin C it contains, it promotes the renewal of damaged cells. In addition to regenerating skin tissue, it helps skin appear younger. It slows aging. It helps prevent asthma. Kidney patients need foods with a high fluid content in their diet, and okra is exactly one of those foods. Being rich in antioxidants, it prevents water retention in the body and promotes its excretion through urine. It reduces stress and depression. Its strong folate content helps reduce neural tube defects in babies. Its high fiber content strengthens and protects the digestive system. It provides long-lasting satiety and gives the body the energy support it needs. It balances stomach acid. It helps prevent ulcers. Consuming okra is recommended against upper respiratory tract ailments. It fights free radicals in the body, forming a protective shield against cancer — especially colon cancer. It helps prevent heatstroke. Consuming okra regularly means keeping obesity under control. It regulates cholesterol balance in the blood.

We think you've already prepared our Winter-Preserved Green Beans and Winter-Preserved Peas recipes by now. So today it's time for one of the best vegetables to prep for winter :) Come on, let's head to the kitchen for our Winter-Preserved Okra recipe. Bon appétit in advance…