Grilled Okra

Name: Grilled Okra
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8 skewers
Cuisine: North America, Southern
Ingredients: 1 pound okra pods; 1/2 medium lemon; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 8 wooden skewers

Total Time Prep: 10 mins. Cook: 15 mins.

Yield 8 skewers

Test Kitchen Approved

Okra is most popular in the South, but it deserves a chance no matter where you live. Grilled okra is easy and delicious: The tender, mild-tasting vegetable turns crispy and lightly chars without losing its fresh flavor.

Ingredients

1 pound okra pods
1/2 medium lemon
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 wooden skewers

Directions

Preheat grill to high heat.
Thread 4-5 okra pods onto each wooden skewer. Place skewers on the grill and cook until lightly charred, about 3 minutes per side. Remove grilled okra from skewers and place on a platter. Garnish with lemon juice and salt; serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

1 skewer (4 okra pods): 14 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 151mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.

Verdant, grassy okra pods get a little crispy and lightly charred after a quick turn on the grill. The skewers make a fresh and welcome addition to a backyard cookout and can convert even those who aren't okra fans. Just sprinkle with lemon juice and salt for a simple and sublime finish. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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