Any time I eat okra, I can’t help but think of my sweet Nana. I remember vividly as a child, watching her cook in her little kitchen – a small framed woman bursting with this warm gentle spirit. She made everything from scratch, and without measuring a single ingredient, her recipes came out perfect every time. A good motto for us in our kitchen is “WWND” (what would Nana do). She’s not with us anymore, but she is missed greatly by all the people she left behind here – that precious woman left her mark in many hearts.
One of my favorite things she use to make was her homemade crunchy fried okra. I can’t promise that her recipe was healthy, low fat, or low calorie – but it was delicious. Like, eat 3 plates full and crawl to the living room for a 5 hour nap/coma kind of delicious. My diet has evolved pretty drastically over the years, but my love for okra stays the same. My recipe is different though – I bake instead of fry, and use fresh seasonings instead of breading. It brings out the true taste of the vegetable that I love so much, and allows me to still enjoy a meal that brings back such sweet memories.
Take a bowl full of fresh okra and cut into large piece
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Add 2-3 tbsp vegetable broth to coat, so the seasoning sticks.
Sprinkle of garlic powder, smoked paprika, and natural pink salt.
Bake on non-stick foil at 375F for 40-45 minutes, flipping halfway through.
Easy as that – delicious, oil-free, baked seasoned okra. I hope you enjoy, friends!
Have a beautiful day!
xo Sarah
Live Kind. Eat Kind. 
Definitely going to try this! Hopefully we still have okra in the PNW. now that seasons are changing! ❤
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I know it can be difficult to find some places! Hope you enjoy it as much as we do!! 😊❤️
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Your pictures are beautiful! I have photo envy!
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Thank you so much Karen, thats so nice!!
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That looks divine!
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Thanks so much Mili!!
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Oh wow! I just saw some beautiful okra the other day and wondered if I could roast it instead of frying or stewing. Now I know it’s possible. Cannot wait to try this!
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Very hard to find okra around here. Wonder if I could grow it in my garden. Or is it more a (sub)tropical plant?
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I’m not sure how hard it is to grow in different climates! It’s a pretty common vegetable here in Oklahoma. Where are you from?
xo Sarah
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from Bruges 😉 In Belgium!
I think it is indeed (sub) tropical, so maybe something to grow in the greenhouse
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Oh of course, your name should have told me! It’s quite early here so I’ll blame it on that! Haha, yeah I would definitely try it – they are worth a shot at least. One of my very favorite vegetables!
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Not sure if roasted okra is a good idea. i will have to try. Because of their texture and low water content, adding them to stews or meals that add moisture to them always seems to b a better option. Thanks for sharing. intersting recipe.
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