Lemony Grilled Okra

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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 45 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat and lightly oil the grate.

Step 2

Toss okra with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.

Step 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.

Step 4

Transfer okra to a serving bowl; sprinkle with lemon juice, rosemary, and thyme.