Roasted Okra

Do you remember that show on Nickelodeon when we were growing up where you had to do silly stunts and if you failed you got slimed? I think it was called Double Dare. Something about okra and the way people think of it has always reminded me of that show.

Now, I love a good gumbo. I, personally enjoy stewed okra and tomatoes, but I know many people, including my wonderful spouse, who really don't care for okra because of the slime factor. As with many prolific Alabama veggies, I've been (and continue to be) on the look out for family friendly okra recipes. Good news - I found one!

It's super simple. Heat your oven to 500 degrees. In a large bowl mix a tablespoon of olive oil, a tablespoon of water and your favorite spices into a paste. Toss with rinsed, dried okra, spread on a cookie sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes. The first version of this recipe I tried was from blog I follow - Cooking Books. It was really tasty, but a little spicy. I've also tried it with creole seasoning, which isn't bad. I'm still looking for the perfect spice mix. Let me know what you think and if you find something you like.