Grilled Cajun Okra and Corn |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 30 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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A delicious summer side dish to make on the grill. Adapted from Cooking Light. Okra is also used alot in African cooking. Ingredients:
1/4 cup fresh lime juice |
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning |
1 teaspoon grated lime rind |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 (5 1/2 ounce) can tomato juice |
3 ears shucked corn, each cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices |
1/2 lb okra |
1 red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch squares |
cooking spray |
Directions:
1. Combine the lime juice, cajun seasoning, lime rind, garlic, and tomato juice in a large zip-loc bag. Add vegetables and seal. Marinate in refrigerator for 1 hour, turning bag every so often.
2. Prepare the grill(or you may use broiler). Remove vegetables from the bag, reserving the marinade. Thread the vegs. alternately onto each of 6 (12 ) skewers. Put kebabs on the grill rack coated with cooking spray, and cook 13 minutes or until tender, turning and basting often with the reserved marinade.
3. Makes 6 servings.
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