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Crispy Okra
Okra doesn't always have to be made the same way. Try this crispy okra recipe for a low-fat fun-filled snack.
- Prep time
- 14 min
- Cook time
- 31 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 400g okra
- 4 cloves of garlic
- Sprigs of fresh lemon thyme
- Chilli flakes
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and white pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1
1. Pre-heat the oven to 180 Degrees C.
- 2
2. Prepare the okra by slicing the pods lengthwise to get long, flat strips. You should get 2 to 3 strips out of each pod. Slice 3 garlic cloves thinly.
- 3
3. Toss the okra and garlic into a baking tray lined with greaseproof paper. Sprinkle a few thyme leaves, season with salt, white pepper, and a few chili flakes. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil and toss well.
- 4
4. Bake at 180 degrees Celsius for 20 minutes until the strips have crisped up. Remove from the oven, set aside, and allow to cool before taking the strips off the paper.