Roasted Okra

Ingredients

• okra: 10 whole
• olive oil: 2 tbs
• sea salt: 3 tsp
• garlic powder: 2 tsp
• paprika: 2 tsp
• cajun (optional): 1 tsp
• onion powder: 1 tsp

Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 425f.
2. Step 2: line a baking sheet with parchament or just oil it well
3. Step 3: Cut the okra long ways from top to tip (do not remove the whole bud part at the top)
4. Step 4: leave the seads in tact they will not get mushy
5. Step 5: in a bowl combine oil and spices - all spices are optional
6. Step 6: Toss in okra and coat wll
7. Step 7: layer okra on sheet with the cut side facing up and spaced at least 1/2" apart they can touch and still be fine
8. Step 8: you can sprinkle more seasoning here too if using fresh herbs add at the end
9. Step 9: Try some grated parm or bread crumbs too!
10. Step 10: roast for 15 mins
11. Step 11: Remove from oven and drizzle with any sauce - simply add cajun, lime or lemon jiuce and mayo to make a great cajun mayo dip!
12. Step 12: enjoy!