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Roasted Okra

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At the Dr. Yum Project, we LOVE roasted veggies of all kinds! Have you ever had roasted okra? If not, give this method a try for a delicious side dish for your meal or a yummy addition to a bowl or salad!

Ingredients

Food
Amt
Units
Prep
Notes
1 lbs okra (whole, fresh)
okra
1
lbs
whole, fresh
2 tablespoons olive oil
olive oil
2
tablespoons
1 teaspoon salt
salt
1
teaspoon

Method

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees
  2. Cut off stem end and tip on the okras. Slice each in half lengthwise or cut into small rounds
  3. Toss cut okra with olive oil and salt, and spread out in an even layer on a rimmed baking sheet
  4. Roast at 400 for 12-15 minutes, until well browned stirring around halfway through the cooking time
  5. Once browned, remove from the oven, sprinkle a bit of salt on top before serving
Babyfood Option:

The size small and soft texture of the roasted okra makes this a great dish for older finger-food eaters with a few teeth. Cut larger okra pieces into half or quarters.

Prep time
20 min
Cook time
15 min
Yields/Serves:
4
Nutrition Information

Yum Ratings

😫😟😐😀😍 “So good! Great option instead of fried!” —Melanie, grownup
😫😟😐😀😍 “It was pretty good!” —Lilian, age 3
😫😟😐😀😍 “My first time tasting okra - I loved it! Suprised because it was sweet and salty!” —Laura, grown up
😫😟😐😀😍 “I like the spices!” —Everly, age 7
😫😟😐😀😍 “I like the crispy parts!” —Norah, age 4
😫😟😐😀😍 “I just like it!” —Wren, age 4