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Crispy, Crunchy Okra

You don’t have to think of okra as slimy. It is delicious, addictive stuff roasted in the oven or crisped in an air-fryer. Take your pick of how to make it. This recipe is found in the "Veggies and Salad Sides" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook, page 263. This is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

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Servings: 6
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You don’t have to think of okra as slimy. It is delicious, addictive stuff roasted in the oven or crisped in an air-fryer. Take your pick of how to make it. This recipe is found in the "Veggies and Salad Sides" section of Trim Healthy Table Cookbook. This is a family-serve recipe that feeds 6 to 8 people.

Ingredients
  • 12 oz frozen okra (one to two-12 to 16-ounce) bags frozen diced okra)
  • 2 Tbs extra virgin coconut oil (melted coconut oil or butter for S or coconut oil cooking spray for FP)
  • TH Mineral Salt (to taste)
  • black pepper (to taste)
  • garlic powder (to taste)
  • cayenne pepper (to taste)
  • TH Nutritional Yeast (to taste)
  • Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
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    1. TO BAKE: Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the okra on 1 or 2 large rimmed baking sheets, toss with the oil and seasonings, and bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until browned and crispy in parts.
    2. TO AIR-FRY: Spray the okra with coconut oil, then sprinkle on the seasonings and toss well. Fry at 400°F for 20 minutes (you may need another 5 minutes, depending on your fryer).
Read it online: https://trimhealthymama.com/recipe/crispy-crunchy-okra/