Recipes May 2019 Farmhouse Kitchen Chargrilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch

Chargrilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch

Chargrilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch
Chargrilled Okra with Jalapeño Ranch

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