Char-Grilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch

Method4 steps · about 35 min

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   Step 1: Blend the ranch dressing mix, milk (1 cup), mayonnaise (1 cup) and prepared jalapeños until well combined and the peppers are finely minced. Refrigerate to thicken while preparing the okra.

   Uses One 1oz packet ranch dressing mix · 1 cup milk · 1 cup mayonnaise · 2 jalapeño peppers, halved with seeds and membranes removed

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   Step 2: Preheat the grill to medium high heat.

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   Step 3: Toss the okra (1.5 pounds) with the vegetable oil (3 tablespoons), salt (1 teaspoon), black pepper (1/2 teaspoon) and garlic powder (1/2 teaspoon). Grill in batches directly over medium-high heat for 3–4 minutes on the first side. Turn and grill another 3–4 minutes on the other side, until tender and beginning to char. The reminder applies to one side; repeat after turning for each batch.

   Grill one side of an okra batch; repeat after turning · 4 minUses 1.5 pounds fresh okra · 3 tablespoons vegetable oil · 1 teaspoon salt · 1/2 teaspoon black pepper · 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

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   Step 4: Serve the grilled okra with the prepared chilled jalapeño ranch for dipping.

   Uses Grilled seasoned okra · Chilled jalapeño ranch dressing