Description
A simple roasted okra recipe with smoky spices, crisp edges, and tender texture. Perfect as a healthy vegan side dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound fresh okra, ends and stems removed, sliced into 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons avocado oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds or 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place sliced okra in a large mixing bowl.
- Add oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, fennel seeds, cumin, and salt.
- Mix until the okra is evenly coated.
- Spread the okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
- Roast for 25 to 30 minutes until golden and lightly crisp.
- Remove from oven and cool for several minutes.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- Dry the okra thoroughly before seasoning.
- Do not overcrowd the baking sheet.
- For extra flavor, add a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Roasting
- Cuisine: African, American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 104
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 1
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 2
- Cholesterol: 0