ORANGE BALSAMIC ROASTED OKRA
"This easy to make and healthy roasted okra is slightly crispy and has the most beautiful orange zing to it. These unexpected flavors are incredible." Recipe and summary from -The Endless Meal
Servings 2 side dish servings
What You Will Need:
- 1 lb okra - cut in half lengthwise or 1/4 if large
- 1 teaspoon olive oil - extra virgin of course
- 1/2 teaspoon salt - Sea or Kosher
- 1 whole Orange - Zest and juice from
- 1 1/2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 clove garlic - small garlic clove very finely minced
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper - to taste
- 1 whole Orange - sliced for garnish
Equipment Needed:
- cast iron skillet
Method:
- Preheat your oven to 450 degrees.
- Clean and slice okra lengthwise. You can leave the short stem on.
- Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Toss the okra with the olive oil and spread them out on the prepared baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast the okra for 25 minutes.
While the okra is roasting, prepare the glaze
- In a frying pan over high heat add the orange zest, orange juice, balsamic vinegar, honey, and garlic.
- Bring it to a boil and let it boil rapidly, whisking occasionally until it has reduced by half, about 5 minutes. If it reduces a little too much, just add another splash of orange juice or water.
- Once the okra is nicely browned remove it from the oven and toss it with the orange glaze.
- Salt while they are still hot.
- Serve the okra with orange slices and a little fresh cracked pepper.