Description
Enjoy a healthier twist on a Southern classic with this easy Baked Okra recipe. Crispy and flavorful, this dish makes a perfect side for any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 lb fresh okra, sliced into ½-inch rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup cornmeal or panko breadcrumbs (optional, for crunch)
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C) and prepare a baking sheet.
- Season the okra: In a bowl, toss okra with olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Add cornmeal or panko if desired.
- Bake: Spread seasoned okra on the baking sheet. Bake for 18–22 minutes, stirring halfway, until crispy.
- Serve: Enjoy the baked okra immediately.
Notes
- No need to thaw frozen okra, just pat dry before seasoning.
- Add cayenne or chili powder for extra heat.
- Healthier alternative to fried okra.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
