Vegan Crispy Baked Okra
Get ready to savor the irresistible crunch of Vegan Crispy Baked Okra—a guilt-free, plant-based delight that's as healthy as it is flavorful! This recipe transforms fresh okra into addictive, golden-brown bites coated in a well-seasoned blend of chickpea flour, cornmeal, and nutritional yeast, infused with hints of smoked paprika, garlic, and onion powder. Baked to perfection instead of fried, this gluten-free dish is perfect as a nutritious snack, a crunchy side, or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. With a prep time of just 15 minutes and no frying mess, this oven-baked okra is a simple and wholesome alternative you'll want to make again and again. Serve with your favorite vegan dipping sauce and watch it disappear in minutes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams fresh okra
- 100 grams chickpea flour
- 50 grams cornmeal
- 30 grams nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 120 milliliters unsweetened almond milk
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 220°C (430°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Wash the okra thoroughly under cold water and pat dry with a clean kitchen towel. Trim the stem ends and cut the okra into half-inch slices.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the chickpea flour, cornmeal, nutritional yeast, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of the spices.
In a separate shallow bowl, combine the almond milk and olive oil. Stir to mix.
Dip each piece of okra into the almond milk mixture, allowing excess liquid to drip off before coating it completely with the dry mixture. Press lightly to ensure the coating sticks to the okra.
Place coated okra pieces onto the prepared baking sheet in a single layer without overcrowding them.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, flipping them halfway through the cooking time, until the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Once done, remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm as a snack on its own or as a crunchy side dish with your favorite vegan dip or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1156 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 39.5 g | 51% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.7 g | 29% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1393 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 154.6 g | 56% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.3 g | 137% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.8 g | ||
| Protein | 55.5 g | 111% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 695 mg | 53% | |
| Iron | 13.3 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 3170 mg | 67% | |
*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.
