Un-Slimy Okra

½ pound fresh okra, cut into 1/2 inch slices

8 cherry tomatoes, halved

olive oil

kosher salt and ground black pepper to taste

garlic powder to taste

½ cup panko bread crumbs

Preheat an oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).

Place the okra and tomatoes in a bowl. Pour in the olive oil and sprinkle with kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until the vegetables are coated with oil. Add the panko bread crumbs and stir. Spread the vegetables on to a lightly greased baking sheet. Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and the okra is lightly browned.