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Grilled Okra Recipe

This delicious grilled okra is ready in just a few minutes, and the grilling eliminates any sliminess. Serve it alone as a flavorful side dish, or pair it with a dipping sauce and serve it as a snack.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 101 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

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

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  1. Heat your grill on medium-high. You can use a dual-contact indoor grill, a grill pan, or an outdoor grill.
  2. Rinse the okra and dry it on paper towels.
  3. Place the okra in a large bowl and toss it with the olive oil, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. Transfer the okra to the hot grill. Grill until tender, for about 10 minutes, turning frequently. If using a dual-contact grill, grill for about 5 minutes.
  5. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • The best way to vary this recipe is by adding spices. So, in addition to garlic powder, you could add ½ teaspoon of onion powder and a pinch of cumin. Cumin goes very nicely with okra.
  • All types of grills work in this recipe. I've made it on a stovetop grill pan (a double one for the full recipe, a regular one for half the recipe), on a dual-contact electric grill, and on an outdoor grill.
  • Grilled okra can be served as a snack with a simple dipping sauce: Mix 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise with 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard and 1 tablespoon of hot sauce.
  • You can keep the leftovers in the fridge, in an airtight container, for 3-4 days. Reheat them gently in the microwave at 50% power. You can also snack on them cold antipasti style.

Nutrition Information

Serving 0.25recipe Calories 101kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Sodium 148mg (6%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 2g (4%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 101

% Daily Value*

Serving 0.25recipe
Calories 101kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Sodium 148mg 6%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 2g 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.