Oven Roasted Okra Pods
Okra pods cut in half, sprinkled with spices, then roasted in the oven is a brilliant idea and one that will also please discerning palates.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds fresh okra
- 4 teaspoons avocado oil enough to coat the pods
- 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- ½ teaspoon aleppo pepper Sub black pepper, if desired
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
- Cut off the stem end and cut the pods in half lengthwise. Place in a single layer with the cut side up on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Be sure to leave some space between them so that they roast rather than steam.
- Drizzle with avocado oil, then sprinkle each spice evenly over the exposed pods along with the salt. Place in preheated oven.
- Roast for 20-25 minutes.