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Cayenne and Lemon Grilled Okra
From Foothills Market
<p>Looking for something different to do with okra? How about grilling it?</p>Source: Bless Her Heart Y'all blog (Entered by Market Manager)
Serves: 4 servings
Ingredients
1/2 lb
okra
Drizzle of olive oil
Pinch
freshly-ground black pepper
Pinch
grated Parmesan cheese
Pinch
ground cayenne pepper
Juice of 1/4 lemon
Step by Step Instructions
- Skewer the okra (if using wooden skewers, soak in water for 5-10 minutes first). Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with black pepper. Grill on medium-high heat on each side until the okra's skin is golden-brown. Be sure to cook okra enough that it will be tender. Remove from grill and skewers. Immediately sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and cayenne pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice.