Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce

Peppery Grilled Okra With Lemon-Basil Dipping Sauce
Need Head to the store and pick up yogurt, basil, okra, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 15 minutes.

Instructions

1
Line a wire-mesh strainer with 3 layers of cheesecloth or 1 (12-cup) coffee filter.
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Place strainer over a bowl. Spoon yogurt into strainer. Cover and chill 24 hours.
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Remove yogurt, discarding strained liquid.
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Preheat grill to 400 to 450 (high) heat.
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Combine strained yogurt, basil, next 3 ingredients, 1/2 tsp. salt, and 1/4 tsp. pepper. Cover and chill until ready to serve.
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Toss together okra, olive oil, and remaining 1 tsp. salt and 1 tsp. pepper in a large bowl.
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Grill okra, covered with grill lid, over 400 to 450 (high) heat 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until tender. Cool 5 minutes.
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Transfer okra to a serving dish, and serve with dipping sauce.
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Garnish, if desired.
DifficultyNormal
Ready In15 m.
Servings8
Health Score29
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