Roasted Whole Okra and Roasted Sliced Okra

Ingredients
30 small fresh okra pods (about 4 cups)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Place okra in a single layer in a greased foil-lined rimmed baking sheet. Drizzle with oil and toss to coat.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake, turning once, until lightly browned and fork tender, about 18 – 20 minutes.
Serves 4.

Roasted Sliced Okra basically the same but sliced 1/2 inch or so thick
30 small fresh okra pods (about 4 cups)
1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
Directions
Preheat oven to 425°F.
Place okra in a single layer in a greased foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.
Drizzle with oil and toss to coat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Bake, stirring once, until lightly browned and fork tender, about 18 – 20 minutes.
Serves 4.