Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cheesecloth or coffee filter; 1 (32-oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic; 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided; 1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided; 2 pounds fresh okra, trimmed; 2 tablespoons olive oil; Garnish: freshly ground pepper

Servings: persons

Cheesecloth or coffee filter
1 (32-oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
1 1/4 teaspoons freshly ground pepper, divided
2 pounds fresh okra, trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
Garnish: freshly ground pepper

1
Line a wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth or 1 (12-cup) coffee filter. Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Cover and chill 24 hours. Remove yogurt, discarding strained liquid.
2
Preheat grill to 400u00b0 to 450u00b0 (high) heat. Combine strained yogurt, basil, next 3 ingredients, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
3
Toss together okra, olive oil, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
4
Grill okra, covered with grill lid, over 400u00b0 to 450u00b0 (high) heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool 5 minutes.
5
Transfer okra to a serving dish, and serve with dipping sauce. Garnish, if desired.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cheesecloth or coffee filter, 1 (32-oz.) container plain low-fat yogurt, 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce

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