Grilled Okra

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This easy Grilled Okra is seasoned with smoked paprika and garlic powder, then cooked on the grill for a crisp veggie side that’s anything but boring.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Soak Time30

Total Time45

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Total Cost: $4.81 recipe / $0.80 serving

Servings: servings (about 3oz per person)

Calories: 50kcal

Author: Jess Rice

Equipment

Ziplock Bag , or Mixing Bowl
Mixing bowl
Grill

Ingredients

1 lb. fresh okra $4.23
½ cup white vinegar $0.20
1 Tbsp vegetable oil $0.19
1 tsp salt $0.01
1 tsp black pepper freshly cracked, $0.10
¼ tsp smoked paprika $0.05
¼ tsp garlic powder $0.03

Instructions

Gather ingredients and preheat grill. Wash okra with a vegetable brush or clean washcloth to remove any dirt or fuzz.
Pat dry and place in a large ziplock bag. Toss with vinegar and let it soak for 30 minutes. I like to use a ziplock because I just shake the bag whenever I walk past it in the kitchen to make sure every inch of okra sits in the vinegar for a bit. You could also put it in a mixing bowl and stir.
After 30 minutes, drain and rinse the okra and pat dry.
In a mixing bowl, toss okra with oil and spices.
Grill 5-6 minutes per side until you see some charring and okra has softened.
Flip and grill for an additional 5-6 minutes.
Serve with grilled lemons, aioli, or eat as-is!

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Nutrition

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