Roasted Okra

Family Child Care

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Okra, raw ㅤ 1 lbs., 6 1/8 oz. ㅤ
  • Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 2 1/4 tsp.
  • Spices, garlic powder ㅤ 3/4 tsp.
  • Cheese, parmesan, shredded ㅤ 1 tbsp., 2 7/8 tsp. ㅤ
  • Salt, table ㅤ 1/4 tsp.


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Cut fresh okra into 1/2 inch circles, then toss in oil.
  • Mix in granulated garlic and parmesan cheese with okra and toss together until fully coated. 
  • Spray 3 half pans with pan spray.  Bake okra on pans for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven, stir and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Store on baking sheets until service time in oven on warm setting.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Roasted Okra - Family Child Care
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
56.367
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.27
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.636
g
10
%
Cholesterol
 
1.152
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
127.681
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
317.945
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.097
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3.372
g
14
%
Sugar
 
1.567
g
2
%
Protein
 
2.681
g
5
%
Vitamin A
 
41.221
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
105.947
mg
11
%
Iron
 
0.683
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Okra-Childcare-Family-Home-6.pdf
Age Group: Family Child Care
Serving Size: 6

Crisp, roasted okra, perfect as a healthy snack or side.

Child Care Centers - 25 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Okra, raw ㅤ 5 lbs., 12 oz. ㅤ
  • Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 3 tbsp.
  • Spices, garlic powder ㅤ 1 tbsp
  • Cheese, parmesan, shredded ㅤ 1/2 c.
  • Salt, table ㅤ 1 tsp.


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Cut fresh okra into 1/2 inch circles, then toss in oil.
  • Mix in granulated garlic and parmesan cheese with okra and toss together until fully coated.  
  • Spray 3 half pans with pan spray.  Bake okra on pans for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven, stir and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Store on baking sheets until service time in oven on warm setting.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Roasted Okra - Child Care Centers - 25 servings
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
56.367
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.27
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.636
g
10
%
Cholesterol
 
1.152
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
127.681
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
317.945
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.097
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3.372
g
14
%
Sugar
 
1.567
g
2
%
Protein
 
2.681
g
5
%
Vitamin A
 
41.221
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
105.947
mg
11
%
Iron
 
0.683
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Okra-Childcare-Center-25.pdf
Age Group: Child Care Centers
Serving Size: 25

Crisp, roasted okra, perfect as a healthy snack or side.

Schools - 50 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Okra, raw ㅤ 11 lbs., 8 oz. ㅤ
  • Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 1/3 c., 2 tsp. ㅤ
  • Spices, garlic powder ㅤ 2 tbsp.
  • Cheese, parmesan, shredded ㅤ 1 c.
  • Salt, table ㅤ 2 tsp.


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Cut fresh okra into 1/2 inch circles, then toss in oil.
  • Mix in granulated garlic and parmesan cheese with okra and toss together until fully coated.  
  • Spray 3 half pans with pan spray.  Bake okra on pans for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven, stir and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Store on baking sheets until service time in oven on warm setting.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Roasted Okra - Schools - 50 servings
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
56.367
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.27
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.636
g
10
%
Cholesterol
 
1.152
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
127.681
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
317.945
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.097
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3.372
g
14
%
Sugar
 
1.567
g
2
%
Protein
 
2.681
g
5
%
Vitamin A
 
41.221
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
105.947
mg
11
%
Iron
 
0.683
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Okra-NSLP-50.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 50

Crisp, roasted okra, perfect as a healthy snack or side.

Schools - 100 servings

Ingredients Amount / Measure Notes
  • Okra, raw ㅤ 23 lbs.
  • Vegetable oil, palm kernel ㅤ 3/4 c.
  • Spices, garlic powder ㅤ 1/4 c.
  • Cheese, parmesan, shredded ㅤ 1 pt.
  • Salt, table ㅤ 1 tbsp., 1 tsp. ㅤ


INSTRUCTIONS


  • Cut fresh okra into 1/2 inch circles, then toss in oil.
  • Mix in granulated garlic and parmesan cheese with okra and toss together until fully coated.  
  • Spray 3 half pans with pan spray.  Bake okra on pans for 10 minutes at 375 degrees. Remove from oven, stir and bake for another 10-15 minutes until tender.
  • Store on baking sheets until service time in oven on warm setting.

NUTRITION INFORMATION


Nutrition Facts
Roasted Okra - Schools - 100 servings
Serving Size
 
0.5 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
56.367
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
2.27
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
 
1.636
g
10
%
Cholesterol
 
1.152
mg
0
%
Sodium
 
127.681
mg
6
%
Potassium
 
317.945
mg
9
%
Carbohydrates
 
8.097
g
3
%
Fiber
 
3.372
g
14
%
Sugar
 
1.567
g
2
%
Protein
 
2.681
g
5
%
Vitamin A
 
41.221
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
 
24
mg
29
%
Calcium
 
105.947
mg
11
%
Iron
 
0.683
mg
4
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
https://cookingforkids.ok.gov/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Roasted-Okra-NSLP-100.pdf
Age Group: Schools
Serving Size: 100

Crisp, roasted okra, perfect as a healthy snack or side.