Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Okra
Craving a delicious and guilt-free snack or side dish? This Dairy-Free Crispy Baked Okra recipe transforms fresh okra into irresistibly crunchy bites with a perfectly spiced coating of chickpea flour, cornmeal, and smoked paprika. Oven-baked to golden perfection, this healthier alternative to fried okra is packed with bold flavors like cayenne and garlic powder while remaining entirely dairy-free. Ready in just 40 minutes and easy to prepare, this gluten-free recipe is perfect for vegans and anyone seeking lighter comfort food. Serve warm as a satisfying appetizer or pair it with your favorite main course for a delightful twist on classic Southern flavors.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 grams fresh okra
- 60 grams chickpea flour
- 60 grams cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (428°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the okra thoroughly, trim the stems, and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Slice the okra into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
In a large bowl, combine chickpea flour, cornmeal, smoked paprika, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure an even distribution of spices.
Add the sliced okra to the bowl of dry ingredients. Drizzle with olive oil and toss until the okra slices are evenly coated with the flour and spice mixture.
Spread the coated okra in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not overlap for maximum crispiness.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, flipping once halfway through the cooking time, until the okra is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy as a snack or as a side to your favorite meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
861 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.7 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 2436 mg | 106% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 25.3 g | 90% | |
| Total Sugars | 13.2 g | ||
| Protein | 26.5 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 373 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 8.2 mg | 46% | |
| Potassium | 1902 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
