Roasted Okra - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups fresh okra (not frozen)
2 tablespoons olive oil
kosher salt
freshly grated black pepper
1 dash garlic powder (optional)

Preparation

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees.
Place the okra in a bowl or plastic ziplock bag and toss with olive oil. Arrange the okra in one layer on a foil lined baking or cookie sheet. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake in preheated oven for 20 - 25 minutes until they turn brown and become crisp.