Easy Grilled Okra
Grilling transforms fresh okra into a tender, flavorful side dish with beautifully browned and charred edges. It's easy to make and ready in just 20 minutes.
Servings 4 servings
Calories 101kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound fresh okra
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt or ¼ teaspoon of any other salt, including Morton kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the grill on medium-high. You can use a dual-contact indoor grill, a grill pan, or an outdoor grill.
- Rinse the okra and dry it on paper towels.1 pound fresh okra
- Place the okra in a large bowl and toss it with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.2 tablespoons olive oil, ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- Transfer the okra to the hot grill. Grill over medium-high heat until tender and lightly charred, 8-10 minutes, turning frequently. If using a dual-contact grill, grill for about 5 minutes. See notes below.
- Serve immediately.
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Notes
- Seasonings, especially salt, are just guidelines. Adjust to taste.
- Some okra recipes instruct you to soak it in vinegar water before cooking to reduce the slime. It's unnecessary in this recipe, since grilling will do that quite effectively.
- Depending on pod size and actual grill temperature, your okra may be done in 6–8 minutes, so keep an eye on it. You're looking for tender pods with browned and lightly charred spots.
- Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. You can also snack on them cold, antipasti style.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25recipe | Calories: 101kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 148mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g
