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Baking OkraToss sliced okra in olive or peanut oil with a dash of salt, and then arrange the pieces on a baking sheet. Place the baking sheet on the top rack of your oven and broil the okra for three to five minutes, http://www.newdresstore.com/ - long formal dresses . Lower the oven temperature to 450 degrees and transfer the pan to the lowest rack for three to five minutes.
Gardening expert Barbara Wilde says the humble veggie is adaptable in both the garden and the kitchen. She recommends whole-roasted okra as a crispy, chewy, nutritious treat. To make this snack or side dish, wash and dry whole okra, toss with oil and a bit of salt, and then bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. It should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. LIVESTRONG is a registered trademark of the LIVESTRONG Foundation. Moreover, we do not select every advertiser or advertisement that appears on the web site-many of the advertisements are served by third party advertising companies.
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