This Orange Balsamic Roasted Okra is easy to make and healthy! It is slightly crispy and has the most beautiful orange zing to it. These unexpected flavors are incredible and the perfect summer side.

This roasted okra. OMG.

Do you guys remember when I shared the recipe for Stir-Fried Okra with Garlic, Chilies, and Lime a few weeks back?

→ sidebar ← Do you also remember how I called it Sir Fried Okra? I'm so happy that you guys are awesome and forgiving about such a big fail. I was cringing big time when I finally caught that one.

Anyway, I told you in that post how okra was one of those veggies that really had to grow on me. It was anything but love at first sight. The part about okra that I just couldn't get past was the slime until I learned to cook it properly.

Stir-frying okra is one way to ensure it doesn't turn slimy; roasted okra is equally as delicious and totally slime free.

This easy to make and healthy roasted okra recipe is slightly crispy and has the most beautiful sweet and tangy orange zing to it. These unexpected flavors work incredibly well together.

I wish I could share with you the look on my handsome man's face when he eats something he really likes. He kind of freezes up and his eyes get wide before a big smile spreads across his face. I use that look to judge if I nailed a recipe. This recipe got that look.

Nailed it!

Roasted okra on its own, sprinkled with a healthy pinch of sea salt, is totally delicious. But, covered in this orange balsamic glaze, it's kinda out of this world.

The okra itself it soft in the center and crispy at the ends. See how nice and brown it is? There's a major amount of flavor here.

And then the glaze. Oh, the delicious glaze. It's slightly sweet, a little tangy and a tiny bit bitter. I think the best sauces or glazes always have many levels of flavor, just like this one. I can never help but lick the pan after I pour the glaze over the roasted okra. 🙂

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