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Oven Roasted Okra

Cheryl Malik
Cheryl Malik Posted: 07/30/21 Updated: 12/13/21
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Roasted okra is my favorite way to prepare the summer veggie. No sliminess, just a savory, delicious side dish that will turn okra haters into okra lovers! Super easy to throw together and very versatile.

Lightly roasted okra in a large bowl

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Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Roasted okra is a tasty, healthy side dish that is also pretty inexpensive! That makes it a great veggie option for potlucks, cookouts, and large family dinners.
  • Peak okra season is generally summer into early fall, but you can buy a little extra and freeze it for the winter. Just blanch it first, then freeze the blanched okra in a sealable freezer bag with as much of the air pushed out as possible. If done correctly, fresh okra can stay frozen up to one year!
  • This is a super versatile recipe! You can season roasted okra however you like, which means it can be a little different every time you cook it.
  • The roasted okra comes out crisp and crunchy – not at all slimy! If you’re someone who typically avoids okra because of the sliminess you can get when you cook it, you’ll definitely want to give this recipe a try.

Key Ingredients

Fresh Okra – You should be able to find fresh okra at the grocery store, or you can head to a local farmer’s market! When you’re picking out the perfect okra for roasted okra, there are some things to look for. The okra pods should be small, bright green, smooth, and tender. You don’t want them to be brown, dry, or have any blemishes. Buy them no more than 3 days before cooking them, store them completely dry, and make sure they’re dry before roasting.

Seasonings of Choice – There are SO MANY options for seasoning roasted okra! You could go with a lemon pepper seasoning, Southwestern seasoning, Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, fresh thyme… the options are endless! I’m personally a big fan of a simple, classic, timeless, salt-and-pepper combo. I’ve also made this recipe using garam masala and deggi mirch powder (or chili powder, or paprika) to emulate one of our most favorite dishes from Dishoom in London. AMAZING. Whatever you choose, I recommend starting out with just ¼-½ teaspoon, then adding more if you need it. You can always add, but you can’t take away!

Chef’s Tips

  • The roasted okra will be crispiest right out of the oven, so serve it immediately!
  • You can use frozen okra instead of fresh if you prefer it, or if you’ve got a stockpile calling your name from the freezer. Follow the instructions below as written, just use frozen (unthawed) okra instead of fresh. You’ll want to add 5 minutes or so to the cook time if you’re roasting it from frozen.
  • If you rinse your okra, do it immediately before roasting it – any earlier will increase the odds of sliminess. Make sure to pat it completely dry before you season and roast it, too.
Roasted okra in a large bowl

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Roasted okra in a large bowl

Easy Oven Roasted Okra

Prep:15 minutes
Cook:25 minutes
Total:40 minutes
Roasted okra is my favorite way to prepare the summer veggie. No sliminess, just a savory, delicious side dish that will turn okra haters into okra lovers! Super easy to throw together and very versatile.
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Ingredients

  • 1 pound fresh okra stems removed, okra sliced in half lengthwise or sliced into ¾-inch long pieces
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil or other neutral oil
  • ½-1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper or to taste
  • seasonings of choice optional, see Notes

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking sheet

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 425° Fahrenheit.
  • Arrange okra on baking sheet in one even layer. Careful not to overcrowd pan or overlap okra.
    Raw fresh okra on baking sheet
  • Drizzle olive oil over okra and season with salt, pepper, and desired seasonings. Toss or stir to coat.
  • Place baking sheet in preheated oven. Bake according to okra style and preferences (see Notes). When cooked as desired, remove from oven and serve.
    Roasted okra on baking sheet

Notes

  • Whatever seasonings you choose, start with just ¼-½ teaspoon, then add more if you need it. You can always add – you can’t take away!

 

Suggested Cook Times

Note: cook times will vary depending on a number of factors. Adjust as needed! If cooking frozen okra, add roughly 5 minutes to the cook time.
For Whole Pods
  • Approximately 15 minutes for lightly roasted okra
  • Approximately 25 minutes for nice and dark okra
 
For Okra Slices (Okra Cut in Half)
  • Approximately 15 minutes for lightly roasted okra
  • Approximately 20 minutes for nice and dark okra
 
For ¾-inch Okra Pieces
  • Approximately 10 minutes for lightly roasted okra
  • Approximately 15 minutes for nice and dark okra
 
 
Recipe yields approximately 4 servings. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.
Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.
To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by 4. Result will be the weight of one serving.

 

Nutrition Information

Serving: 4ounces, Calories: 69kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 1g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Sodium: 299mg, Potassium: 341mg, Fiber: 4g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 813IU, Vitamin C: 26mg, Calcium: 94mg, Iron: 1mg, Net Carbs: 5g

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

 

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

 

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

© Author: Cheryl Malik

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Cheryl Malik is the recipe developer, writer, and photographer behind the healthy, flavorful, family friendly recipes at 40 Aprons. She's been a blogger for 10+ years and is known for her delicious recipes and detailed recipe instructions. Cheryl is a mom of three who lives in Memphis, TN.

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