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Skillet-Roasted Spiced Okra
© Frances Janisch

Skillet-Roasted Spiced Okra

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  • ACTIVE:
  • TOTAL TIME: 15 MIN
  • SERVINGS: 4
  • •FAST
  • •HEALTHY
  • •VEGETARIAN

Okra is popular in Southern cooking; Kevin Gillespie roasts it with Indian spices like cumin. The crispy okra is delicious on its own or with yogurt and lentils.

Kevin's Tip: Skillet-roasting okra in hot oil makes it crispy, not slimy.

  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.
Notes One Serving 99 cal, 9 gm carb, 7 gm fat, 1.3 gm sat fat, 2 gm protein, 4 gm fiber. Serve With Cooked brown lentils blended with yogurt, cucumber and arugula puree.

Suggested Pairing

Earthy, minerally Savennières.