Ingredients
1 pound okra, rinsed and dried
1/2 Tablespoon olive oil
2 teaspoons fresh thyme
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
ground pepper, to taste
pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 450°.
- Trim the okra by cutting away the stem ends and the tips, just the very ends. Then cut the okra in half, lengthwise.
- Place okra in a large bowl. Add oil and spices and stir to coat the okra halves.
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Place okra on a baking sheet in a single layer. Roast in the oven for 20-25 minutes, shaking or stirring the okra at least twice during the roasting time. You’ll know the okra is ready when it’s lightly browned and tender.
- Serve hot — they tend to lose the crispy texture as they cool.