Not everyone welcomes okra the way I do. But this recipe from Freedom Farmers Market is easy and turns the okra crisp instead of slimy. A very simple way to use up the okra in today’s box. No thyme? Just skip it. What other fresh herbs do you have? Or have you been collecting, like I have, all these “new” smoked peppers like Urdu and Aleppo peppers? They’re easy to become addicted to – now I have to ration myself when I visit Savory Spice at the intersection of Virginia and Highland.
Ingredients:
1 pound okra, stem ends removed, cut in half lengthwise 1 1/2 teaspoons oil – whatever kind you prefer 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves 1/2 teaspoon salt Pinch hot pepper
Preparation:
Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
In a large bowl, combine okra, thyme, salt and pepper. Toss to coat. Arrange okra on a rimmed baking sheet and roast 20 minute, stirring at least twice. Roast until lightly browned and tender. Serve hot as they lose their crispness as they cool.