Best Baked Not Fried Okra Recipes

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EASY BAKED OKRA



EASY BAKED OKRA image

This is a simple, flavorful, and easy Baked Okra recipe. Seasoned with paprika, salt, and a pinch of cayenne, this okra makes a great snack or side dish.

Provided by Tania Sheff

Categories     Appetizer     Side Dish

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 lb. fresh okra
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 tsp. paprika
salt (to taste)
a pinch of cayenne pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 450 degrees.
  • Rinse the okra, and dry with a paper towel. Trim away the stem ends, and then cut it into 1/2 to 3/4-inch pieces. Spread the okra on a sheet pan in a single layer. Drizzle with olive oil, paprika, salt, and a pinch of cayenne pepper. Stir.
  • Bake the okra for about 15 minutes. The okra should be lightly browned and tender, with a nice seared aroma. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 106 kcal, Carbohydrate 9 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 7 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 8 mg, Fiber 4 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SPICY FRIED OKRA



Spicy Fried Okra image

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups sliced fresh or frozen okra, thawed
6 tablespoons buttermilk
2 teaspoons Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Oil for deep-fat frying
Additional salt and pepper, optional

Steps:

  • Pat okra dry with paper towels. Place buttermilk and hot sauce in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dip okra in buttermilk mixture, then roll in cornmeal mixture., In a cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat 1 in. of oil to 375°. Fry okra, a few pieces at a time, until golden brown, 1-1/2 to 2-1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. If desired, season with additional salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

OVEN FRIED OKRA



Oven Fried Okra image

A delicious Faux Fried favorite with all age groups.

Provided by Sandy Clark Gerhardt

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables

Time 35m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (16 ounce) package frozen cut okra
butter flavored cooking spray
¼ cup yellow cornmeal
¼ cup panko bread crumbs
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Place a baking rack on top of a baking sheet or sheet pan.
  • Cook the frozen okra in the microwave using your microwave's frozen vegetable setting, or on high for 8 minutes. Drain and cool on paper towels, about 5 to 10 minutes. Spray generously with butter flavored cooking spray. Add the cornmeal, panko bread crumbs, garlic salt, and pepper to a plastic food storage bag. Place the okra into the bag and shake to coat the okra with the cornmeal mixture.
  • Remove the okra from the bag and spread it on the prepared baking rack. Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and crispy, about 15 to 20 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.2 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Fat 2 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 263.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

UN-SLIMY OKRA



Un-Slimy Okra image

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

Provided by Sarah Garment Stone

Categories     Side Dish     Vegetables     Roasted Vegetable Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 6

½ pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices
8 cherry tomatoes, halved
olive oil
kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste
garlic powder to taste
½ cup panko bread crumbs

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Place the okra and tomatoes in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the vegetables are coated with oil. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir. Spread the vegetables on to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the okra is lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 179.3 calories, Carbohydrate 30.2 g, Fat 8 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.2 g, Sodium 347.5 mg, Sugar 1.5 g

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