Lemony Grilled Okra

Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Servings: 6
Yield: 6 servings

Description

Try something new on the barbeque with this lemony, herbal grilled okra recipe that will have you wondering why you haven't had okra before.

Ingredients

1 pound okra, stems trimmed
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 pinch paprika, or to taste
1 pinch garlic powder, or to taste
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 lemon, juiced
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary, or to taste
1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme, or to taste

Directions

1 Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.
2 Toss okra with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
3 Grill okra on the preheated grill until 1 side is bright green with visible grill marks, about 5 minutes. Turn okra, cover grill, and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
4 Transfer okra to a serving bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme.