As the summer sun bathes our gardens in warmth and abundance, it's the perfect time to embrace the freshest seasonal ingredients and transform them into something truly extraordinary. Enter these okra and summer squash fritters - a delightful blend of flavors and textures that epitomize the essence of summer on a plate. Okra, known for its distinctive flavor and unique texture, pairs harmoniously with the mild and tender summer squash in a recipe that's as nutritious as it is delicious.

Okra is a southern staple that thrives in the July heat. Sweet Peas Urban Gardens have been saving seeds and cultivating particularly delicious green and red okra varieties for the past several years. This recipe is the perfect way to jump back into an appreciation for this vegetable for those who might not have grown up eating it, or don’t like the traditional stewed preparation. The secret is combining okra with another summer favorite - fresh field tomatoes.

Okra is a wonderful summer staple in the south and this recipe is a simple way to add it to the dinner rotation.