Oven “Fried” Okra

Ingredients:

1 3/4 pounds fresh okra
4 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon Kosher salt

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 450° F.
Wash okra and drain.
Remove tips and stems and cut okra into 1/2 inch slices.
Coat the okra in the oil, seasonings, and breadcrumbs. Mix thoroughly. Add more oil if dry mixture is not sticking.
Spread in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
Bake at 450° for 30–40 minutes. Bake until crisp, stirring occasionally.

Source: UNC Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention