SPICE-ROASTED OKRA AND PEPPERS
Makes 6 servings
A medley of chili powder, cumin, and red pepper adds a hint of heat to these sweet and colorful quick-cooking veggies.
1 pound fresh whole okra, halved lengthwise if large1 (8-ounce) package tricolor mini sweet peppers, halved lengthwise and seeded3 shallots, quartered lengthwise2 jalapeños, quartered lengthwise and seeded5 cloves garlic, chopped3 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon firmly packed light brown sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt½ teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon ground cumin¼ teaspoon ground red pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. On a 15-inch round cast-iron baking pan, toss together okra, sweet peppers, shallots, jalapeños, garlic, and oil until well coated. Sprinkle brown sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, and ground red pepper onto vegetables; toss until coated.
3. Bake until vegetables are lightly browned and…
