Grilled Okra with Basil Lemon Yogurt Sauce... Recipe
Ingredients
- Grilled Okra with Basil Lemon Yogurt Sauce - Adapted From Southern Living, July 2009
- 1/2 cup Greek yogurt
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1/4 teaspoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 24 fresh okra (about 1 1/2 lbs.), trimmed
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- salt and freshly ground pepper for okra
- 8 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 445g | |
| Calories 410 | |
| Calories from Fat 276 | 67% |
| Total Fat 31.3g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat 6.39g | 26% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium 1241mg | 52% |
| Potassium 1031mg | 29% |
| Total Carbs 28.52g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber 8.7g | 29% |
| Sugars 10.58g | 7% |
| Protein 9.79g | 16% |
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