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Roasted Okra
Crispy roasted okra tossed with olive oil and seasoned with salt and pepper. A simple, healthy side dish that showcases the vegetable's natural flavor without the slimy texture.
Cuisine not specified Updated 9/13/2012
Ingredients
Measured from the catalog payload.
- 1/2 lb okra cleaned
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
7 cooking steps
- In a large bowl, combine okra and olive oil. Shake the bowl so that the oil coats the vegetable.
- Sprinkle salt and pepper. Shake again to distribute.
- Arrange the okra in a cookie sheet or oven tray.
- Set the oven to broil (about 500 degrees Fahrenheit).
- Put the okra in the oven and roast/broil for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the oven and transfer to a serving plate.
- Serve as an appetizer. Share and enjoy!
Catalog details
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Side Dish, Vegetable baked okra, okra side dish Public recipe Revision 1
Recipe notes
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet - arrange okra in a single layer for best crisping.
- Select smaller, tender okra pods (2-4 inches) for optimal texture and less slime.
Storage notes
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Reheat in a 400°F oven or air fryer for 3-5 minutes to restore crispiness.