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Broiled Okra + Romesco Sauce {vegan}

Published: Sep 2, 2014 Last Updated: Sep 2023 by Lindsay This post may contain affiliate links to products I use and enjoy. 1 Comment

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We're going all vegan on your asses today, y'all.  IMG_3209

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Sometimes vegan is appropriate after a booze and meat-filled long weekend, yes?  

In other news, this is one of my most favorite new side dishes ever.  I made it a few weeks ago for dinner, then I taught it at a cooking class, now I'm showing YOU.  It's that good.  3 times in 10 days good.  

We had lunch a few weeks ago at one of our favorite local restaurants, Bacon Brothers, and they had a side dish that was kind of like this.  It was blackened okra with romesco, and it was SO GOOD.  It was a little different than this: we didn't char our okra quite as much and we used fresh tomatoes in the sauce, but both versions were insanely delicious SO if you go to Bacon Bros. before they change the menu try theirs, and if you don't, make your own!  Okra is everywhere right now, at least where we live, and side dishes made from super duper cheap local produce just makes ya feel good about life.  

You need fresh okra, duh.  Then for the sauce you need tomatoes, olive oil, almonds (these are salted, but you can use any kind of almonds you like), a clove of garlic, some onion, and smoked paprika.  I LOVE smoked paprika and find it weird places like TJMaxx, but if you don't have any and don't feel like using it just skip it.  No worries!  IMG_3182

Let's make the sauce first.  The "prep" involves cutting the onion into large chunks and peeling the garlic, then doing the same with the tomatoes.  If you use all grape tomatoes you can just leave them whole.  IMG_3183

Then, add the onions, garlic, and almonds to the bowl of a food processor.  IMG_3184

Pulse the onion mixture to chop it up a little bit, then add the tomatoes, smoked paprika, olive oil, and a pinch of salt.  IMG_3185

Pulse, THAT, and we've made a sauce!  IMG_3186

Now, pour all the sauce into a skillet and turn the skillet to medium heat.  IMG_3187

Let the sauce warm gently and start to bubble a bit to cook the onions and garlic.  IMG_3190

Now, onto the okra!  Turn the broiler to high.  Cut the okra in half lengthwise and arrange them cut side up on a baking sheet.  Sprinkle the okra with salt.  IMG_3189

Broil the okra for 4-6 minutes until it just starts to darken on top - no need to flip it.  The time it takes to cook the okra will depend on how close your pan is to the top of the oven.  IMG_3191

When the okra is done, taste the romesco sauce and add salt if you'd like.  Then, serve!IMG_3194

This is GLORIOUS.  The fresh tomatoes are super sweet but the almonds make the sauce almost creamy.  IMG_3192

And.  For anyone who hates okra because "it's slimy," this isn't.  I like the slime, but the broiling takes it almost all away, and you're left with a really mild flavor and no slime.  IMG_3208

Try this soon.  And pair it with cheese or something to offset the vegan.  

Recipe

Broiled Okra + Romesco Sauce

Lindsay Howerton-Hastings
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pints okra halved lengthwise
  • salt to taste
  • 1 pint cherry tomatoes or equivalent (if tomatoes are large, cut into chunks)
  • ½ small onion cut into chunks
  • 1 clove garlic peeled
  • ¼ cup marcona or other almonds
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ⅓ cup olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Make the sauce. Pulse the onion, garlic, and almonds in a food processor to chop. Add the tomatoes, paprika, olive oil, and a sprinkle of salt. Pulse until nearly pureed.
  • Transfer the sauce to a skillet over medium heat. Cook the sauce for 10-15 minutes until the onion has cooked slightly, stirring every few minutes. Taste, and add more salt to the sauce if you'd like.
  • Meanwhile, preheat the broiler. Arrange the okra cut side up on a baking sheet with parchment paper or cooking spray, sprinkle with salt. Broil the okra until the tops are browned but not burned (no need to flip the okra). Serve drizzled with the romesco sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 6g
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  1. Thalia @ butter and brioche

    September 03, 2014 at 3:34 am

    I have never cooked with okra before.. thanks for the recipe, it's definitely something I need to try!

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