Roasted Okra | Cooking for kids

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.