Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra is one of the most delicious ways to cook fresh okra. This super simple recipe is even a favorite with those that don’t usually like okra!

We always plant okra in our garden to enjoy in dishes like Turkey Gumbo and fried okra. If you are skeptical about okra, you have to try it on the grill, it’s a game changer.

Is Grilled Okra Slimy?

Grilled okra is not slimy. Cooking the whole pods, instead of slicing seems to help with the texture.

Ingredients for Grilled Okra

• Fresh okra
• Olive Oil
• White Wine Vinegar
• Granulated Garlic
• Kosher Salt
• Fresh Ground Pepper

How to Grill Okra

1. Wash and dry the okra.
2. In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
3. Drizzle over the okra and toss together.
4. Cook over direct fire on the grill with the lid closed for 5 minutes.
5. Use tongs to turn the okra and continue to cook another 3- 5 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
6. Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Recipe Tips

• Choose small to medium size okra pods without any black spots.
• Okra can be grilled on skewers if you are worried about it falling through the grates.
• Italian Salad dressing can be substituted for the oil, vinegar and seasonings.

Store and Reheat

• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

More Grilled Vegetables You Will Love

• Grilled Vegetable Kabobs
• Ranch Zucchini
• Creole Butter Potatoes

Add this Grilled Okra to your next meal on the grill for the most delicious okra you’ve ever tasted!

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Grilled Okra

Grilled Okra is one of the most delicious ways to cook fresh okra. This super simple recipe is even a favorite with those that don't usually like okra!

Prep Time5 minutes mins

Cook Time10 minutes mins

Total Time15 minutes mins

Course: Side Dishes

Cuisine: American

Keyword: how to grill okra, okra recipe, whole okra on the grill

Servings: 4 Servings

Calories: 57kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

• 1 pound okra
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• ½ teaspoon granulated garlic
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Instructions

• Prepare a grill fire to 350°.
• Wash and dry the okra.
• In a small bowl whisk together olive oil, vinegar, garlic, salt and pepper.
• Drizzle over the okra and toss together.
• Cook over direct fire on the grill with the lid closed for 5 minutes.
• Use tongs to turn the okra and continue to cook another 3- 5 minutes or until tender and slightly charred.
• Remove from grill and serve immediately.

Notes

• Choose small to medium size okra pods with no black spots.

• Okra can be grilled on skewers if you are worried about it falling through the grates.
• Italian Salad dressing can be substituted for the oil, vinegar and seasonings.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 3 days.

• Reheat in a skillet coated with olive oil over medium heat, stirring until heated through.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 3g

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