Skillet-Roasted Spiced Okra

• FAST
• HEALTHY
• VEGETARIAN

Ingredients

1. 3/4 teaspoon hot paprika
2. 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3. 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
4. 1/4 teaspoon ground fennel seeds
5. 1/8 teaspoon turmeric
6. Pinch of cinnamon
7. Pinch of ground fenugreek (optional)
8. 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
9. 1 pound small okra, halved lengthwise
10. Salt
11. 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1. In a small bowl, blend the paprika with the cumin, coriander, fennel, turmeric, cinnamon and fenugreek.
2. In each of 2 large nonstick skillets, heat 1 tablespoon of 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 longer. Turn the okra and cook over low heat until tender, 2 minutes. Season with salt and sprinkle with the spice mixture. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 seconds. Drizzle the lemon juice over the okra and serve.