{"id":2555,"date":"2018-06-14T18:43:32","date_gmt":"2018-06-14T22:43:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mybodymykitchen.com\/?p=2555"},"modified":"2018-06-14T23:43:02","modified_gmt":"2018-06-15T03:43:02","slug":"cajun-roasted-okra","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mybodymykitchen.com\/cajun-roasted-okra\/","title":{"rendered":"Cajun Roasted Okra"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-2556\" src=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?resize=900%2C599&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"Cajun Roasted Okra Gluten Free Vegan\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?resize=768%2C511&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?resize=150%2C100&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/web.archive.org/web/20221006072515/i1.wp.com\/mybodymykitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/Cajun-Roasted-Okra.jpg?w=2700&amp;ssl=1 2700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/>As a kid I hated okra (\u201cochro\u201d or \u201cladies&#8217; fingers\u201d). I could not understand how people could eat this green slimy, finger-looking vegetable. I would only eat it hidden in <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Callaloo\">callaloo<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cou-cou\">cornmeal cou cou<\/a>&#8211;two very popular dishes in Trinidad and Tobago. But now that I\u2019m an adult, I\u2019ve decided to put away my childish feelings about okra and give it a second chance.<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2>Okra Nutrition<\/h2>\n<p>Unsurprisingly, it turns out that this vegetable has an impressive macronutrient and micronutrient profile. 100 grams (3.5 oz) of okra contains:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>22 Calories<\/li>\n<li>4.9g Carbohydrates<\/li>\n<li>2.5g Fiber<\/li>\n<li>0.2g Fat<\/li>\n<li>1.9g Protein<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin C &#8211; 16.3 mg (27% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin K &#8211; 40.0 mcg (50% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Vitamin B6 &#8211; 0.2 mg (9% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Folate &#8211; 46 mcg (11% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Calcium &#8211; 77 mg (8% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Magnesium &#8211; 36 mg (9% DV)<\/li>\n<li>Manganese &#8211; 0.3 mg (15% DV)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>There are many ways to enjoy this nutritious vegetable. Its mucilage (the slimy stuff that\u2019s made of sugar residues and proteins) acts as an excellent thickening agent. So it\u2019s great in soups and gumbo. Pickling and deep-frying are also common methods of preparing okra. I\u2019ve decided to throw it in the oven for this Roasted Cajun Okra dish. I recommend the <a href=\"https:\/\/mybodymykitchen.com\/cajun-seasoning-blend\/\">MBMK Cajun Seasoning Blend<\/a>, but feel free to use your own Cajun seasoning. I used young small okras for this recipe and the final result was not slimy and has a bit of a crunch.<\/p>\n<h2>Tips for Reducing Slime<\/h2>\n<p>Here are four tips for reducing\/eliminating the sliminess of okra:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Use small young pods; large older pods produce more slime<\/li>\n<li>Cook at high temperatures: roasting at high temperatures (like in this recipe) and deep-frying<\/li>\n<li>Dry and cook okra in small batches to keep temperature high<\/li>\n<li>Add a little acidity like lemon juice, lime juice or tomatoes<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<hr \/>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>Prep time:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a010 minutes<\/span> . <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>Cook Time:<\/b><\/span><span style=\"color: #808080;\">\u00a010 minutes<\/span>\u00a0. <span style=\"color: #008080;\"><b>Yield:<\/b><\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Serves 4<\/span><\/h5>\n<p><div class=\"ezcol ezcol-one-third\"><b>INGREDIENTS<\/b><br \/>\n1 lbs Okra (preferably small, younger pods)<br \/>\n2 Tsp <a href=\"https:\/\/mybodymykitchen.com\/cajun-seasoning-blend\/\">MBMK Salt-Free Cajun Seasoning Blend<\/a> or Cajun seasoning of your choice<br \/>\n1 Tbsp Olive Oil<br \/>\nSalt to taste<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol ezcol-two-third ezcol-last\"><b>METHOD<\/b><br \/>\n1. Preheat oven to 450 F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper<br \/>\n2. Wash okra and cut tops of okra; slice in half okra lengthwise.<br \/>\n3. Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.\u00a0 Arrange okra strips on baking sheet in a single layer.<br \/>\n4. Bake for 25-30 minutes; flip okra after about 15 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><i>Nutrition per 4-oz serving: 67 Cals; 20g Carb; 4g Fat; 2g Protein; 4g Dietary Fiber<\/i><br \/>\nNutrition calculated using the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.myfitnesspal.com\/recipe\/calculator\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyFitnessPal Recipe Importer<\/a><br \/>\n<\/div><div class=\"ezcol-divider\"><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As a kid I hated okra (\u201cochro\u201d or \u201cladies&#8217; fingers\u201d). I could not understand how people could eat this green slimy, finger-looking vegetable. 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