Okra Baked with Bacon
Elevate your side dish game with this irresistible recipe for Okra Baked with Bacon! This savory delight combines tender, caramelized okra with crispy, smoky bacon, all perfectly seasoned with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and a hint of black pepper. Easy to prepare in just 35 minutes, this dish is a crowd-pleaser, whether you’re serving it as a comforting side or a standalone snack. The combination of fresh okra and rich bacon creates a mouthwatering contrast, with a smoky kick from paprika that enhances every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this one-pan dish is as quick to clean up as it is delicious to devour. Try this simple yet flavorful baked okra recipe and bring a touch of Southern-inspired comfort food to your table!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh okra
- 6 slices bacon
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and thoroughly dry the okra. Trim off the stems, then cut the okra into 1-inch pieces.
Cut the bacon slices into small pieces, approximately 1-inch wide, using kitchen scissors or a knife.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the okra, bacon pieces, olive oil, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Toss until the okra and bacon are evenly coated.
Spread the mixture evenly onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper or aluminum foil for easy cleanup. Ensure the okra and bacon are in a single layer for even cooking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, stirring halfway through to ensure the okra caramelizes evenly and the bacon crisps up.
Once the okra is tender and lightly browned, and the bacon is crispy, remove the baking sheet from the oven.
Transfer the baked okra and bacon to a serving dish and enjoy immediately as a side or snack.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
656 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 46.0 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.3 g | 52% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 2025 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.3 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.8 g | 60% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.6 g | ||
| Protein | 26.7 g | 53% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 426 mg | 33% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 1794 mg | 38% | |
*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.
