Roasted Okra Recipe

This simple roasted okra recipe is the easiest (and most delicious) way to prepare the long green pods.

YIELDServes 4

PREP TIME10 minutes

COOK TIME15 minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 pound fresh small to medium okra

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Arrange a rack in the middle of the oven and heat the oven to 450ºF.
2. Place 2 tablespoons olive oil, 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper if desired, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika in a large bowl and whisk until the salt is dissolved.
3. Rinse 1 pound okra and pat dry. Trim the stem ends and halve lengthwise, adding them to the bowl as you go. Toss until the okra is evenly coated. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and arrange in a single layer cut-side down.
4. Roast until the bottoms are browned and the edges are lightly crisped, about 15 minutes.

Per serving, based on 4 servings. (% daily value)

• Calories 98
• Fat 7.0 g (10.8%)
• Saturated 1.0 g (4.8%)
• Carbs 8.7 g (2.9%)
• Fiber 3.7 g (14.9%)
• Sugars 1.7 g
• Protein 2.3 g (4.5%)
• Sodium 280.4 mg (11.7%)