Charred Okra

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Ingredients

  • 3 limes
  • 2 pounds medium-size fresh okra
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

  1. Grate zest from 2 limes to equal 2 1/2 Tbsp.; squeeze juice from same 2 limes to equal 5 Tbsp. Cut remaining lime into 8 wedges.
  2. Toss together okra, next 5 ingredients, lime zest, and lime juice in a bowl. Cover and chill 1 hour.
  3. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat. Remove okra from marinade, discarding marinade. Grill okra, without grill lid, 10 to 15 minutes or just until tender and lightly charred, turning often. Sprinkle with cilantro; serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

389 kcal 19% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 8.1g 16% DV
Total Fat 30.5g 39% DV
Carbs 26.3g 10% DV
Fiber 4g 14% DV
Sugar 3.7g 7% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9943mg 100% DV
Potassium 1197mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 80.3mcg 9% DV
Vitamin C 147.4mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 346.8mg 27% DV
Iron 11.7mg 65% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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