Description
Garlic Chili Roasted Okra is a simple yet flavorful dish featuring tender okra pods with crispy edges, seasoned with vibrant garlic and chili. Perfect as a healthy side, snack, or salad topper, it delivers bold, spicy, and aromatic notes with minimal ingredients and easy preparation.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra, firm and bright green
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, freshly minced
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Your Oven: Set your oven to 425°F (220°C) to ensure it’s hot enough to roast the okra quickly and achieve that crispy texture.
- Prepare the Okra: Wash the okra thoroughly and pat dry to prevent sogginess. Trim off the stem ends without cutting into the pods to keep them intact.
- Season the Okra: In a mixing bowl, toss the okra with olive oil, minced garlic, chili powder, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Make sure every pod is evenly coated for consistent flavor and roasting.
- Arrange and Roast: Spread the okra in a single layer on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Avoid overcrowding to let each pod crisp up nicely. Roast for 15–20 minutes, giving the pan a good shake halfway through for even cooking.
- Serve and Enjoy: Once roasted to golden perfection with crispy edges, remove from oven and serve immediately for the best texture and flavor.
Notes
- Dry Thoroughly: Moisture prevents crispiness, so dry the okra completely before roasting.
- Uniform Size: Use okra pods of similar size to ensure even cooking throughout.
- High Heat: Roasting at a high temperature is key to getting crispy outsides without drying out the insides.
- Single Layer: Don’t stack the okra on the baking sheet; this keeps them from steaming and becoming mushy.
- Adjust Spices: Tailor the garlic and chili to your preferred taste; more garlic for aroma, more chili for heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg