Roasted Okra

By GratefulSea

My (southern) husband and I only recently discovered we both like okra. I'm so glad we tried it. This recipe sounds easy and delicious. Maybe I'll add some fresh corn. . . . Maybe add some bacon, or is that gilding the lily? In choosing okra, the smaller the pods, the more tender they are.

Ingredients

• 18 fresh okra pods, sliced 1/3-inch thick
• 1 Tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

Toss okra with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Line a jellyroll pan (or cookie sheet) with foil, and lay out the okra pieces in a single layer.

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, until they just begin to brown around the edges. Some like to serve with a lemon wedge.