Roasted Okra Recipe
This uniquely shaped vegetable contains a load of fiber called pectin that helps lower cholesterol. There are even more types of fiber in okra that help to prevent constipation and maintain a healthy digestive system. This makes this roasted okra recipe a perfect addition to any meal or snack! Makes 4 servings.
Roasted Okra Ingredients
- 1 pound okra
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons brown rice flour
- 1 teaspoon nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Directions
Directions- Preheat oven to 450℉.
- Rinse the okra, and drain on a kitchen towel to dry.
- Trim stem ends and the tips.
- Transfer okra to a large bowl and toss with the olive oil.
- Combine the remaining ingredients in a small bowl.
- Pour over okra and toss to coat.
- Arrange in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
- Bake 15-20 minutes until lightly browned.
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Nutritionist at Fresh Balance Nutrition
FreshBalanceNutrition.com helps you to enjoy whole foods to reach a healthy weight, avoid disease, and feel balanced. Jennifer Cohen Katz is a registered dietitian/ nutritionist that lives the same active, healthy lifestyle she recommends to clients. Her knowledge and passion encompass integrative and functional nutrition, sports nutrition, and whole foods cooking.
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