How to Make Summer's Best Grilled Okra - A Step-by-Step Guide

Grilling season is in full swing, and there's no better way to celebrate the bounty of summer produce than by firing up the grill and cooking up some delicious, seasonal dishes. Okra, a summertime favorite, is often overlooked as a grilling vegetable, but when prepared properly, it becomes a mouthwatering addition to any cookout menu. This recipe for Summer's Best Grilled Okra will convert even the most skeptical okra eaters into fans, thanks to the smoky, charred flavor and tender, yet sligh...

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Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 1 pound fresh okra
  • ¼ cup canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Preheat grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Prepare a grill basket with cooking spray.
  • Trim stem ends of okra close to the top without piercing the pods; put into a large bowl.
  • Drizzle canola oil over okra pods. Season okra with garlic powder, salt, and pepper; toss to coat. Spread okra into the prepared grill basket.
  • Cook on preheated grill, turning frequently, until tender and browned in spots, 4 to 6 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    108 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 201mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 6g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Vitamin C: 16mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 236mg