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Roasted Okra with Garlic and Olive Oil

This roasted okra with olive oil and garlic is wonderfully flavorful and so easy to make - it's ready in just 30 minutes.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh okra
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil see notes
  • 1 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ½ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Optional dipping sauce:
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon hot sauce

Instructions

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  1. Preheat your oven to 450℉. Line a large, rimmed baking sheet with foil or high-heat-resistant parchment paper.
  2. Rinse the okra and dry it on a clean kitchen towel or on paper towels. Trim the ends if you wish (this is not mandatory and I usually don't).
  3. Place the okra in a large bowl and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Arrange the okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Roast the okra until lightly browned and tender, about 20 minutes, stirring halfway through baking.
  6. While the okra is in the oven, mix the dipping sauce ingredients (mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce) if you plan on using it.
  7. Serve the okra with or without the dipping sauce.

Notes

  • The nutrition info does not include the optional dipping sauce. 
  • To improve the okra's texture and remove its slime, you should roast it at very high heat, so set your oven to 450°F. In many recipes, you can play a little with the oven temperature, but here, I highly recommend sticking with a truly hot oven.
  • If you prefer an oil with a high smoke point, use avocado oil. 
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them uncovered in a 350°F oven. They are also delicious when served cold, antipasti style. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 288mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 288mg 12%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.