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Charred Okra with Herbed Dressing

Charred Okra with Herbed Dressing

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 2 People

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Fresh Okra
  • 1 Clove garlic
  • 2 Small Lemons Juiced
  • 5 Tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Parsley Chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon Fresh Mint Chopped
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan
  • 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts Lightly toasted

Instructions
 

  • Combine garlic, lemon juice, 1 tablespoon parsley, mint, salt, pepper, and parmesan (reserve some for topping) into food processor or blender. Pulse until smooth and set aside.
  • Heat gas or charcoal grill to high heat.
  • Toss okra with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
  • Using a grill basket or skewers, grill okra for about 3-5 minutes per side, or until well-charred.
  • Remove from grill.
  • Drizzle mint sauce over okra and top with toasted pine nuts, reserved parmesan cheese and remaining fresh parsley.