Chargrilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch

Ingredients

Dip Ingredients

1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix

1 cup milk

1 cup mayonnaise

2 jalapeño peppers, halved with seeds and membranes removed

Okra Ingredients

1.5 pounds fresh okra

3 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Preparation

Prep time: 20 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Servings: 3 to 4

Combine the dressing mix, milk, mayonnaise and jalapeños in a blender. Pulse until well blended and the jalapeño peppers have been finely minced. Refrigerate to thicken.

Heat the grill to medium-high heat. In a large bowl, toss okra with oil, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Cook the okra in batches directly over the heat for 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until just starting to char. Serve with Jalapeño Ranch