Un-Slimy Okra

Roasting the okra with tomatoes keeps it from being slimy, and a dusting of panko adds a touch of crunch to mimic fried okra without the added fat from frying.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 179 Calories

Ingredients

• 8 cherry tomatoes, halved
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, or as needed
• kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 0.5 cup panko bread crumbs
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
• 0.5 pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Lightly grease a baking sheet.

Step 2

Combine okra and tomatoes in a large bowl. Pour in olive oil, then sprinkle with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; stir to evenly coat vegetables. Mix in panko bread crumbs. Spread mixture onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven until tomatoes are soft and okra is lightly browned, 13 to 15 minutes.