Italian Baked Okra Spears Recipe

Name: Italian Baked Okra Spears
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb fresh okra, spears; 1 cup italian crouton, crushed finely; 2 ounces tomato paste; 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar; 3 tablespoons olive oil; 1/4 cup finely grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon roasted garlic granules; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 tablespoon italian herbs; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
2
Rinse okra and set aside to dry.
3
Place Italian croutons in food processor and process to a fine consistency.
4
Empty crumbs into a small bowl and set aside.
5
In a medium size bowl, combine the rest of the ingredients together, mixing thoroughly until you have a thick paste
6
Stir the okra into the paste mixture turning gently until all the okra has clumps of the paste clinging to it. It will not have a smooth even coating, rather clumps of coating.
7
One by one, place 1/2 of the coated okra on one side of a foal lined cookie sheet.
8
Take the other 1/2 of the paste coated okra and roll it gently in the breadcrumbs.
9
Place this okra on the other half of the foal lined cookie sheet until the sheet is full.
10
Bake for 20 - 25 minutes or until tomato paste mixture has caramelized and okra has an ever so slight crispiness left to it. Do not overcook or it will be gummy and tough.
11
Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes.
12
Enjoy as a messy appetizer finger food or as a side dish.

136

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb fresh okra, spears, 1 cup italian crouton, crushed finely, 2 ounces tomato paste, 3 tablespoons aged balsamic vinegar, and more.

Yes, Italian Baked Okra Spears falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Italian Baked Okra Spears

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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