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[NEW] Roasted Okra

Expand your vegetable horizons with this simple okra dish, made complex by the delicate balance of Indian spices. Serve as a side dish with your favorite meals or over brown rice.
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Prep Time: 15 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 15 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Roasted Okra

Ingredients

  • ¾ tsp. hot paprika ¼ tsp. cumin ¼ tsp. coriander ¼ tsp. fennel seeds, ground ⅛ tsp. turmeric Pinch of cinnamon
  • 1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
  • 1 lb. okra, halved lengthwise ¼ tsp. salt
  • 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

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Instructions

  1. Blend the paprika with the cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, and cinnamon.
  2. In a large nonstick skillets, heat the oil. Add the okra, cut side down, and cook over high heat for 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to moderate and cook until browned on the bottom (4 minutes). Turn the okra and cook over low heat until tender (2 minutes).
  3. Sprinkle with spices and salt. Cook, stirring, until fragrant (30 seconds). Drizzle the lemon juice over the okra to serve.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 126 g
Amount per serving
Calories 71
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.8g 5%
Saturated Fat 0.6g 3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 154mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 9.5g 3%
Dietary Fiber 3.95g 14%
Total Sugars 1.9g
Includes 0g Added Sugars 0%
Protein 2.3g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 98.6mg 8%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 364.3mg 8%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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