Basic Baked Okra

One year, while preparing a Turkey Frame Gumbo, I stumbled upon a recipe that called for baking the Okra prior to adding it to the mix...this technique is great for any recipe that calls for adding Okra to a soup or stew.  All of the flavor, none of the slime!  This is also a great side dish all by itself.

Prep Time: 5 Minutes

Cook Time: 30-40 Minutes
Servings: 4


Nutritional Information:
Serving size:  1/2 cup
Calories:  25
Fat:  0g
Cholesterol:  0mg
Sodium:  35mg (unseasoned)
Total Carbohydrate:  5g
Dietary Fiber:  3g
Sugars:  1g
Protein:  1g


Ingredients:
(1) 16oz bag frozen sliced Okra 
Olive Oil cooking spray
Salt and pepper to taste


Method:

• Preheat oven to 350-degrees (conventional) or 325-degrees (convection)
• Spray a baking sheet with Olive Oil and add the frozen Okra in a single layer.  Give a quick spray over the top and place in preheated oven.
• Bake 30 to 40 minutes until lightly browned, giving the pan a shake periodically to loosen any baked-on Okra.

Recipe Links:
If you have fresh, in season, Okra, you need to try This Recipe.
Here is the original and inspirational Turkey Frame Gumbo recipe.