Blistered Okra and Tomatoes
June 30, 2020
Ingredients
- 500 g organic okra, well dried and stems trimmed (careful not to open pods and expose the seeds)
- Avocado, grapeseed or olive oil
- Juice from one whole lemon
- Sea salt
- Za’atar seasoning mix (make your own or order this one)
- 12 -15 organic cherry tomatoes
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
- Heat cast iron skillet over medium to high heat.
- Add one layer of okra and dry roast until skins begin to blister, shaking pan so that all sides of the okra begin to color.
- Continue until all have been lightly roasted, moving each completed batch to a sheet pan lined with parchment paper and drizzled with oil.
- Add whole cherry tomatoes.
- Sprinkle with seasoning, salt and lemon juice.
- Using your hands, see that the veggies are covered with oil and seasonings.
- Place the pan in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes or until cherry tomatoes begin to color and collapse.
Serve and enjoy!
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