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A Twist on a Southern Classic

7/18/2019

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Wanting to savor a taste of the South while still eating clean? Follow this simple recipe! 

Happy July Friends! I hope you all enjoyed the last recipe I shared for a light and summery chickpea salad!

Has your summer been full of delicious fresh summer fruits and veggies? Have you been going out to any local farms and picking your own with your little ones? I just love picking fresh fruits and veggies together as a family!  Have you been trying out any new fun and delicious recipes?

Now I know some people still might think Clean Eating is just a "fad." But news flash everyone! Eating clean and eating to make you feel good has always been around. But for those of you cooking for friends and family members who still aren't believers in this approach to cooking your meals,  there is always a fun and yummy way to compromise.

The South is notorious for fried, buttery, and fatty foods. Not necessarily the healthiest cuisine! But what if you could change up some of those favorite southern classics towards clean eating? Let's start with a simple staple - Okra! Follow this beautifully simple and clean recipe to make the perfect roasted okra to pair with any summer meal!

Now, this takes about twenty minutes to make from prep from being to being on the table, and serves two!  So if you want to make more - just multiply the measurements by the number of people you are cooking for!

What you will need is:
  • 1 pound trimmed okra.
  • 2 Teaspoons of extra virgin olive oil
  • A nice healthy pinch of Kosher salt
  • Fresh ground pepper (to taste)
  • A sprinkle of curry powder (goes a long way!)
Instructions:
  • Preheat your oven to 450
  • After you've cleaned and trimmed your okra put it in a large mixing bowl
  • Pour the olive oil, the pinch of salt, pepper, and your sprinkle of curry powder on top of the okra
  • Toss the okra until all the ingredients are evenly spread
  • Spread out the okra on a lined baking sheet (make sure they aren't touching) and roast for 15 minutes
  • Let cool - and enjoy!
I can't wait for you to try this simple side dish!! Please test it out and let me know what you pair it with - I can't wait to see what you come up with!!
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